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'''Weightmans''' is a top 45 UK law firm with nine offices, employing more than 1330 people. <ref name=overview>{{cite web|url= http://www.legal500.com/firms/3496-weightmans-llp/offices/1644-liverpool/profile |title=Weightmans LLP |publisher=The Legal 500 |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> The firm offers a range of services across three business lines: commercial, insurance and public sector. <ref name=businessLines>{{cite web|url= http://www.chambersandpartners.com/uk/firm/447/weightmans |title=Weightmans |publisher= Chambers and Partners |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
'''Weightmans''' is a top 45 UK law firm with nine offices, employing more than 1330 people. <ref name=overview>{{cite web|url= http://www.legal500.com/firms/3496-weightmans-llp/offices/1644-liverpool/profile |title=Weightmans LLP |publisher=The Legal 500 |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> The firm offers a range of services across three business lines: commercial, insurance and public sector. <ref name=businessLines>{{cite web|url= http://www.chambersandpartners.com/uk/firm/447/weightmans |title=Weightmans |publisher= Chambers and Partners |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Weightmans can trace its roots back to 1827 when the firm Rutherfords was established in Liverpool. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> The firm Field and Weightman was established in 1875.<ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 1887 the firm Weightman Peddar and Weightman was established, becoming known as Weightmans Peddar in 1913 before changing its name to Weightmans in 1970. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 1988 Weightmans and Rutherfords merged to create Weightman Rutherfords and remained known by this name until 1996 when the firm changed its name back to Weightmans and opened a Birmingham office. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
Weightmans can trace its roots back to 1827 when the firm Rutherfords was established in Liverpool. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> The firm Field and Weightman was established in 1875.<ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 1887 the firm Weightman Peddar and Weightman was established, becoming known as Weightmans Peddar in 1913 before changing its name to Weightmans in 1970. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 1988 Weightmans and Rutherfords merged to create Weightman Rutherfords and remained known by this name until 1996 when the firm changed its name back to Weightmans and opened a Birmingham office. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref><br /><br /> |
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In 2002, Weightmans merged with a team from the firm Vizard Oldham and became known as Weightman Vizards – with offices in Birmingham, Leicester, Liverpool, London and Manchester. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 2004, the firm again changed its name back to Weightmans before acquiring LLP status in 2007.<ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 2011 the firm acquired offices in Dartford (through the acquisition of the Insurance practice of Vizards Wyeth) and Knutsford (through a merger with Mace & Jones). <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
In 2002, Weightmans merged with a team from the firm Vizard Oldham and became known as Weightman Vizards – with offices in Birmingham, Leicester, Liverpool, London and Manchester. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 2004, the firm again changed its name back to Weightmans before acquiring LLP status in 2007.<ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> In 2011 the firm acquired offices in Dartford (through the acquisition of the Insurance practice of Vizards Wyeth) and Knutsford (through a merger with Mace & Jones). <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref><br /><br /> |
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In 2013, Weightmans further expanded its national reach through the acquisition of the Manchester team of Semple Fraser and opened a Glasgow office. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
In 2013, Weightmans further expanded its national reach through the acquisition of the Manchester team of Semple Fraser and opened a Glasgow office. <ref name=firmHistory>{{cite web|url= http://www.weightmans.com/about-us/history-of-the-practice/ |title=History of the Practice |publisher= Weightmans |accessdate=2015-03-04}}</ref> |
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== Principal areas of work == |
== Principal areas of work == |
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| Headquarters | 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom |
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| No. of offices | 9[1] |
| No. of employees | Approx. 1,300 |
| Major practice areas | Built environment Education Emergency services Healthcare Insurance Local government Manufacturing Professional services Retail & leisure Social housing Transport & logistics Utilities |
| Key people | John Schorah[2] (Managing Partner) Dan Cutts[3] (Senior Partner) |
| Date founded | 1827 (Liverpool) |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | weightmans.co.uk |
Weightmans is a top 45 UK law firm with nine offices, employing more than 1330 people. [4] The firm offers a range of services across three business lines: commercial, insurance and public sector. [5]
History
Weightmans can trace its roots back to 1827 when the firm Rutherfords was established in Liverpool. [6] The firm Field and Weightman was established in 1875.[6] In 1887 the firm Weightman Peddar and Weightman was established, becoming known as Weightmans Peddar in 1913 before changing its name to Weightmans in 1970. [6] In 1988 Weightmans and Rutherfords merged to create Weightman Rutherfords and remained known by this name until 1996 when the firm changed its name back to Weightmans and opened a Birmingham office. [6]
In 2002, Weightmans merged with a team from the firm Vizard Oldham and became known as Weightman Vizards – with offices in Birmingham, Leicester, Liverpool, London and Manchester. [6] In 2004, the firm again changed its name back to Weightmans before acquiring LLP status in 2007.[6] In 2011 the firm acquired offices in Dartford (through the acquisition of the Insurance practice of Vizards Wyeth) and Knutsford (through a merger with Mace & Jones). [6]
In 2013, Weightmans further expanded its national reach through the acquisition of the Manchester team of Semple Fraser and opened a Glasgow office. [6]
Principal areas of work
The firm’s practice is structured into three key areas – commercial, insurance and public sector – and operates across twelve sectors: built environment, education, emergency services, healthcare, insurance, local government, manufacturing, professional services, retail & leisure, social housing, transport & logistics and utilities. [5]
Clients
The firm’s clients include insurance companies, public sector organisations, UK PLCs, multinational companies, public sector organisations, education establishments, private individuals, SME’s and other managed businesses. [5]
Offices
Weightmans is headquartered in Liverpool’s commercial district and has offices in seven other towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom[1]:
Birmingham
Dartford
Glasgow
Knutsford
Leicester
Liverpool
London
Manchester – Pall Mall Court
Manchester – Piccadilly Place
References
- ^ a b "Contact us". Weightmans. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
- ^ "John Schorah". Weightmans. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ "Dan Cutts". Weightmans. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ "Weightmans LLP". The Legal 500. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ a b c "Weightmans". Chambers and Partners. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "History of the Practice". Weightmans. Retrieved 2015-03-04.