Merged employment team gets off to strong start

The Employment team at Weightmans which, following the merger with Mace & Jones in May, is close approaching 100 lawyers has secured its first tender win. . . .

The employment law team has sealed a framework agreement with Wales Audit Office, the office of the Auditor General for Wales, to provide employment law and related advice for a four year period. As the public service watchdog for Wales, the work of the Wales Audit Office is to promote improvement in public services in Wales. The team has been appointed to advise on HR policies, terms and conditions and health and safety law. In addition, the team at Weightmans will also act as secondary supplier for other matters, including any contentious legal issues.

David Fagan, the partner in the Employment team at Weightmans who led the tender process, commented:

“This result clearly demonstrates the progress that we are making in Wales and in public sector work generally, and that together we really are stronger.”

Tim Lang, head of the firm’s Employment team added that the merger has seen Weightmans’ employment offering become one of the largest in the country:

“Our national employment team now has over 90 members which makes it one of the largest in the country. We have significant resources and an impressive breadth of experience to service the employment law needs of any organisation – both public and private.