Annual review

Read our story

It has been another remarkable period for Weightmans as we continue to evolve, innovate and make exciting progress towards our ambition of being a top 30 law firm with a true client focus. This year, we wanted to show you all of the great things we’ve achieved, and share some of our plans for the years to come. Here is our story.

Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

Learn more about our award-winning innovation team

We are exploring Artificial Intelligence with a view to keeping our business relevant in light of the 4th Industrial Revolution. We see AI as being a big future player in the legal sector.

CyXcel: cyber resilience, planning and response

A 360° approach to information security, data protection and privacy

Every organisation will experience a cyber incident, often more than once. The key is not to panic… get fit to tackle cyber threats head-on. CyXcel – pioneering new thinking on Cyber to help you face the future with confidence. Protect your organisation.

Training services

Keeping you up-to-date with your legal obligations

Businesses face an increasing number of legal and regulatory demands and should be mindful of their obligations and responsibilities. Quality training can keep you abreast of legal requirements.

Brexit hub

Our view on the latest developments on Brexit

Stay up to date with the latest developments on Brexit and our views on the impact they may have on your business.

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Welcome to Weightmans

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm, growing rapidly because of our focus on two key aspects of our business: our clients and our people.

To find out more about what we do, visit our services and sectors in which we operate sections.

If you are interested in working for us, visit our careers pages.

Risk management services

Weightmans Risk Management Services offers an end to end risk management package which helps you identify potential risks to your business, provides swift, effective management should a crisis occur, and a post-crisis review to highlight lessons learned.

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Compli: regulatory, risk and compliance service

Law firms and other regulated businesses continue to face unprecedented pressures and challenges to their businesses, whilst at the same time shouldering the burden of increasing regulation and scrutiny from the SRA and other governing bodies.

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HR Rely: guidance on employment and HR issues

Employment issues in the workplace can be a legal minefield for even the most established organisations. If you want ready access to sound legal advice with certainty and peace of mind talk to us.

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Our services

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Aviation

We advise on a broad range of aviation matters, including general aviation, business jet, airline, airport, engineering or product/manufacturer arenas.

Insurance

Our national team of 400 insurance lawyers led by 40 partners prides itself on providing highly responsive solution driven expertise.

Residential conveyancing

Moving house is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Our team can guide you through this process and ensure it is quick, easy and painless.

Wills, trusts and estates

A personal service for future planning. Making sure that your wishes are met and the people and causes most important to you are looked after.

Our insights

Visit our insights section for the latest news and views on legal and wider market developments which matter to you.

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Training

Businesses face an increasing number of legal and regulatory demands and should be mindful of their obligations and responsibilities. Quality training can keep you abreast of legal requirements.

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Latest events

Our events programme covers a wide variety of topics, offering networking and educational benefits for delegates. From traditional conferences to digital and interactive sessions, you’ll be sure to find an event to suit you.

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News and insights

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Featured

Breadwinner v homemaker: what happens on divorce?

In 2017 in the case of XW v XH the family court allowed a husband to retain the bulk of the family assets due to his ‘special contribution’.

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Common law versus Convention

R (Jalloh) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Supreme Court was required to consider the meaning of imprisonment at common law.

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Regulation of heat - 2020 and beyond

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Valentine's conversations - engagements, living together and pre nuptial agreements

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