Peter Hall
Legal Director
- Phone:
- +44 (0)161 214 0659
- Email:
- peter.hall@weightmans.com
- Office:
- Manchester
Peter is a rising star who qualified in 2003 and joined Weightmans in March 2013 as part of the Semple Fraser merger. Peter's background is in real estate litigation, including business lease renewals and terminations, dilapidations claims, tenant insolvency, applications to assign or sub-let, boundary and right of way disputes, Land Registry adjudication proceedings, restrictive covenants, rent reviews, lease forfeiture and general property management.
Peter has experience of bringing successful claims against negligent professionals such as solicitors, surveyors and accountants. He believes in the merits of ADR and has conducted a number of successful mediations. Peter is also a long-standing volunteer supervisor at the University of Manchester Student Law Advice Centre.
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Peter Hall (legal director, Property Litigation) is a standout. His knowledge of his practice area is second to none. He has the rare ability to make the complex simple and is responsive and readily accessible.
Legal 500, 2027 -
He is extremely capable, clear, and diligent. He is able to deliver high-quality work and advice at pace. We have a longstanding relationship with the firm, and this is evident in our dealings with Peter. We enjoy the relationship we have with Peter and how he dovetails with our lead Property Partner, Mark Baker, on all matters.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Peter Hall was very knowledgeable in his area and very quick and responsive.
Legal 500, 2027 -
I can't fault Peter at all. Peter has always been able to get to grips with issues very quickly and explain things very well. He always looks for pragmatic solutions. We have been delighted with Peter's efficient, diligent and clear approach to his work with us
Chambers and Partners 2026 -
Peter Hall stands out for his ability to manage complex matters efficiently, providing reliable advice that consistently delivers results.
Legal 500 2026 -
Peter Hall is very bright and considers his cases thoroughly.
Legal 500 2024 -
Peter Hall is a legal director at Weightmans in Manchester. He focuses primarily on landlord and tenant litigation, with additional expertise in redevelopment and telecommunications-related disputes
Chambers and Partners 2026 -
Peter is always extremely helpful, polite and professional, along with being clearly knowledgeable in his field.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Peter Hall is very rational and very calm.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Peter is excellent in his work and has good in-depth technical knowledge. He really knows his stuff.
Chambers and Partners 2024 -
Peter is an exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable lawyer whose speed of response and commitment to the outcome are outstanding.
Chambers and Partners 2023 -
He is an effective adviser on litigation.
Chambers and Partners 2023 -
Peter Hall has provided expert advice and support -he's provided practical advice in a manner which non-legal colleagues have been able to digest and understand. I would not hesitate to use his services again.
Legal 500 2025
