Strategic expansion strengthens regional presence and Private Client excellence
Weightmans has announced a series of significant developments at its Leicester office, underscoring the firm’s commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to clients across the Midlands and nationally.
Set to bolster the firm’s Individuals offering, Weightmans welcomes two new Partners, Chantal Ul Haq-Weedon and Dipika Mistry.
Chantal joins the national Private Wealth team, bringing her expertise and sensitivity in acting for clients in the Court of Protection. She will lead Weightmans’ Court of Protection offering, managing finances and supporting best interest decisions for individuals lacking capacity. Chantal is recognised for her strong intermediary relationships and her experience in high-net-worth individuals who have an acquired brain injury and contested deputyship hearings. This makes her specialism pivotal to the firm’s continued growth in this area.
Dipika is highly regarded in the Midlands family law market and brings further strength and depth to the firm’s national Family team. She has a wealth of experience advising professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners and international clients on divorce, financial settlements, and in contested jurisdiction cases. Dipika’s reputation and expertise will be invaluable to clients and the team alike.
This positive news comes at a time of exciting change for Weightmans in the Midlands, coinciding with the appointment of Legal Director Luiza Balan as Leicester’s new Regional Office Head - succeeding Andrew Clarke - a recent refurbishment of the Leicester workspace, and the opening of a new office in Nottingham.
Emma Collins, Partner and Head of Individuals, commented: “Chantal and Dipika’s appointments represent an exciting part of the continued expansion of our national hubs of Private Client excellence, taking us into the East Midlands market to support the growth of our already highly regarded Leicester office.
“Their expertise in their respective fields is second to none, and they are both highly recognised within the profession. We are delighted to welcome them to our national Private Wealth and Family teams and look forward to the positive impact they will bring to our clients and colleagues.”
Luiza Balan, Legal Director and newly appointed Regional Office Head, added: “I am pleased to welcome Chantal and Dipika to the Leicester office. Their extensive experience and expertise will undoubtedly enhance our service offering and strengthen our presence in the region. I look forward to working with them both to further enhance our strong culture and deliver the very best outcomes for our clients.”
Weightmans’ new Nottingham office marks a strategic step for the firm and serves as a regional hub, complementing established offices in Birmingham and Leicester. In addition, Weightmans confirmed the arrival of two highly respected Nottingham-based Partners, corporate lawyers Freya Summers and Mallory Coxe, further strengthening its East Midlands offering.
