Ranking tables
Employment | UK
North East
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Ward Hadaway LLP
- Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 2
Weightmans 19 Years Ranked- Collingwood Legal
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Muckle LLP
- Sintons
Band 3
- Hay & Kilner
- Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
- The Endeavour Partnership
Band 1
- Chris MaddockMuckle LLP
- Paul McGowanCollingwood Legal
- Paul ScopeWard Hadaway LLP
Band 2
Christopher Graham Weightmans14 Years Ranked- Hilary du RandtWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Jamie GambleWard Hadaway LLP
- Keith LandSintons
- Max WinthropSintons
- Nick SmithMincoffs Solicitors LLP
Band 3
Neil Guss Thompsons2 Years Ranked- Graham VialsWard Hadaway LLP
- Guy BredenkampDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Lisa KellyMuckle LLP
- Lorraine HeardWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Paul JohnstoneCollingwood Legal
- Sarah FurnessHay & Kilner
- Sarah HallHay & Kilner
- Stephen ElliottThe Endeavour Partnership
- Suzanne CaveneyEversheds Sutherland
- Theresa CarlingThe Endeavour Partnership
Up and Coming
- Amy SergisonMuckle LLP
Star Associates
- David WilliamsEversheds Sutherland
- Tom ShearsWard Hadaway LLP
Associates to watch
- Ailsa HobsonSintons
- Alan KennedyWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Catherine HopeSintons
- Charlotte McBrideCollingwood Legal
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 WeightmansEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWeightmans has a predominantly employer-focused practice that is able to advise clients on a broad range of matters. The team is commended for its expertise in contentious employment matters including restrictive covenant enforcement and claims relating to dismissals. It also advises clients on non-contentious matters including redundancy exercises and site closures. Lawyers at the firm are able to advise employers on TUPE transfers and the employment aspects of acquisitions.