Josh is a Partner based in Manchester who specialises in high value, complex, chancery litigation in the High Court.
He deals primarily with unfair prejudice petitions, share sale disputes, restrictive covenant and restraint of trade cases, partnership disputes, professional negligence claims and other complex contractual claims arising out of commercial disputes.
Josh has particular experience and expertise in defending Judicial Review claims and bringing injunctive proceedings, as well as a developing expertise in advising upon claims brought under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, where he has acted for a number of health trusts, police forces, universities and other public bodies.
Part of the winning team of Manchester Legal Awards 2022 for Litigation Team of the Year.
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Josh provides outstanding advice, delivered promptly and with clear understanding of our needs.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Josh is able to understand and advise on complex issues and highlight where the high-risk elements are. His commercial awareness and vision are second to none
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Josh's advice is timely, to the point and no frills. I'm confident that he knows what he's talking about which gives a good level of trust.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Josh demonstrated his clear understanding of a complex case and provided expert advice but in a way that was accessible to a non-legal expert
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Josh quickly identifies the key issues and provides expert, tailored advice informed by his extensive experience of the higher education sector. He consistently delivers thorough and pragmatic advice.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
The team at Weightmans, with whom I interact predominantly, Josh Conroy and Susan Matthew, have provided consistently excellent advice regarding a number of matters including university student complaints, training matters, and reviewing contracts. Their work is always precise, thorough, and timely, and they make complex, difficult matters far easier to deal with. Their estimates are broadly accurate, and there is an inherent level of confidence associated with their work. They are a great team to work with.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Josh Conroy and Susan Matthews are the colleagues with whom I predominantly work. Both are extremely personable, approachable, and have provided work of consistently high quality. Both are widely respected across the University and represent a 'safe pair of hands' with whom there is a high level of trust and confidence in the advice we receive from them. They are a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500, 2027 -
The individuals we work with stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to provide calm, practical advice even in challenging situations. They are highly knowledgeable but also approachable and easy to work with, which helps build strong and trusted relationships. In particular, Susan Matthews and Josh Conroy have both been exceptional.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Josh Conroy is a star performer - over the past 2 years, I have worked with him on a succession of novel, complex judicial reviews and public law claims. He is technically excellent, has shrewd strategic judgment, and is deft in his client management.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Josh Conroy was easy to work with and provided expert advice. His experience in that area was valuable. He understood and accommodated our needs supportively throughout.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Josh Conroy is an outstanding Weightmans Partners within the Education team as legal HE advisers and work to understand the University context, its challenges and provides realistic advice that is both usable and purposeful in its own right.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Susan Matthews and Josh Conroy, in particular, are very approachable, responsive and helpful.
Legal 500 2024 -
Josh Conroy "gets to grips with complex matters very quickly".
Legal 500 2019 -
Josh Conroy is tactically astute and makes sure the client's interests are well served.
Legal 500 2025 -
Josh Conroy has been excellent to work with. He is extremely personable and approachable, making work on difficult and complex matters much easier. He is always responsive to requests for advice and provide agreed deliverables on time and to budget.
Legal 500 2026