Abigail Caley
Associate
- Phone:
- +44 (0)113 213 4136
- Email:
- abigail.caley@weightmans.com
- Office:
- Leeds
Abigail is an Associate in the Corporate team, based in Leeds.
Abigail has a broad range of experience advising on complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, investments and corporate governance. She also works closely with colleagues across the firm, including the Litigation, Private Wealth and Real Estate teams, to deliver comprehensive and commercially focused advice.
With a particular focus on owner-managed businesses, Abigail is passionate about building strong, lasting client relationships and delivering practical, tailored solutions that achieve her clients’ commercial objectives.
Abigail is highly regarded for her proactive approach, attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. She is consistently praised for going above and beyond to support her clients, a dedication reflected in her recognition as a Key Lawyer in The Legal 500.
Her technical expertise, commercial awareness and commitment to client excellence have also earned her industry recognition. In 2026, Abigail was shortlisted for both Rising Star of the Year at the Rainmaker Awards 2026 and Legal Professional of the Year at the Yorkshire Young Professional Awards 2026.
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We used Nick Gray, Abigail McGarry [Caley] and Marc Allison at Weightmans and they were highly respected from the outset. Their international reach was something that originally attracted us to them, knowing that they had a worldwide reach. Having spoken to other firms during the tendering process, we felt that Weightmans and the people working there stood out head and shoulders above others.
Legal 500, 2027 -
[Abigail Caley] Abigail McGarry supports the team well and does not hide behind emails, and I know other professionals who speak highly of the team.
Legal 500, 2027 -
It was a delight to work with Abi on the sale of HRS last year. Abi played a key role in leading the detailed due diligence and disclosure process. Abi’s clear communication, commercial awareness and commitment to getting the matter over the line made a real difference throughout the transaction. The sale was intensely complicated, with five separate agreements, dealing with a multibillion Euro, multinational Group If it wasn’t for her hard work the deal may have faltered.
Michael Hird, Chairman, Founder, Hird Group Ltd. -
Abi was absolutely fantastic in supporting the sale of our business. Her support, management of the Weightmans team, attention to detail and ability to co-ordinate numerous tasks at once, explaining them clearly and concisely ensured the deal was completed with ease. Abi was professional at all times and was instrumental in us completing the deal on time. I would highly recommend her and the team.
Mark Johnstone, Managing Partner – Avant Group -
I have worked with Abigail McGarry [Caley] at Weightmans on several M&A transactions over the last 18 months and she is, quite simply, an exceptional associate. Abigail consistently delivers work of a quality far beyond what her title suggests — technically excellent, highly commercial, and always focused on achieving the right outcome for the client. Abigail combines real diligence and thoroughness with an impressive ability to keep momentum in a transaction and maintain a clear focus on the commercial priorities of the deal. Her stakeholder management is second to none, and she navigates complex dynamics with calm authority and professionalism. We have worked together on a range of matters including an MBO of a subsidiary from a US holding company, as well as the sale of multiple owner-managed businesses with varying levels of complexity. In each case Abigail has been proactive, solutions-driven and a genuine joy to work with — nothing is ever too much trouble. Clients trust Abigail because she is clear, authentic and practical in her advice. I would not hesitate to recommend her and fully support her nomination as a Leading Associate.
Lyndsey Shaw, Partner – BHP
Advising the Sellers in the sale of the the Avant Group.
Acting for Valmas Holdings in the acquisition of Ace Casual.
Advising the Sellers in the sale of J & B Travel Limited to First Bus Holdings
Advising the Hird Group on the sale of Hird Rail Development to Voestalpine.
