Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire: South and West
Band 4
Email address
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+44 (0)113 243 6601Chambers Review
Weightmans is well regarded for its representation of clients in a variety of employment law matters. The firm has a significant presence in the transport, logistics and healthcare sectors. Its lawyers are known for specialist knowledge, which includes managing industrial disputes, as well as handling redundancy matters. The team also offers clients the benefit of its developed advocacy experience, handling a wide range of sensitive employment tribunal claims.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans defended Leeds City Council in an Employment Tribunal claim against the council in respect of an alleged unauthorised deduction from wages arising from the interpretation of Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans provides pragmatic advice with a strong understanding of the specific challenges facing the sector."
"It is a professional team with years of experience. They have the knowledge and skills to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Expertise at varying levels is always there to support the resolution of an issue in an appropriate and approachable manner."
"Weightmans provides pragmatic advice with a strong understanding of the specific challenges facing the sector."
"It is a professional team with years of experience. They have the knowledge and skills to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Expertise at varying levels is always there to support the resolution of an issue in an appropriate and approachable manner."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Newman has experience advising employers on a wide range of contentious issues, including disputed TUPE transfers, industrial action and a variety of claims before the Employment Tribunal.
"Nick is a very safe and trusted pair of hands on complex employment matters."