Weightmans strengthens London team

National law firm Weightmans has strengthened its insurance and reinsurance team with the appointment of partners, Colin Peck and Ling Ong to its London office.

Colin joins from law firm Lawrence Graham LLP. He advises London Market and international insurers and reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates, brokers and run‑off managers on a wide range of insurance and reinsurance disputes involving litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Ling joins from DLA Piper and specialises in complex insurance and reinsurance litigation with particular expertise in policy coverage disputes. She also has significant experience working with Lloyd’s syndicates, London and international market companies at both direct and reinsurance levels.

Dan Cutts, partner and Weightmans’ director of insurance commented:

“I am thrilled that Colin and Ling are joining our team in London. They will enable us to expand our offering to the London Market and strengthen our position as a leading provider of legal services.

“We are shortly relocating our London teams to new and exciting offices; a move which reflects our commitment to this market.”

About his decision to join Weightmans, Colin said:

"Weightmans has a growing reputation in the insurance market, both for quality of service and cost effectiveness.

“The firm has a clear goal and growth strategy for its London Market insurance and reinsurance practice. I am excited to be a part of those plans and look forward to building on the firm's strong reputation."

Commenting on her appointment, Ling Ong said:

"Weightmans is a well established firm with a strong strategic vision. Its focus on London Market business and its commitment to the insurance and reinsurance industry provide exciting opportunities.

"I am looking forward to joining Weightmans, and building and developing its presence in the London and international markets."