Welcome to Weightmans. Our global outlook perfectly positions us to support you and your business no matter where you are based. Learn about our international capabilities. From FTSE-100 companies to ...

Specialist insurance known as “missing beneficiary indemnity insurance” can be obtained which in many instances will be the ...

Rachael Barthel works in our Court of Protection Team at our Leeds Office. Rachael is a Court of Protection Solicitor who works on a variety of client facing matters. Rachael works with and assists ...

According to HSE statistics, in 2023 – 2024, of the 1.7 million people suffering from a work-related illness, 776,000 were experiencing workplace stress. Figures have been climbing in recent years and ...

What does the DVSA do? The DVSA is responsible for keeping roads safe and ensuring that drivers and vehicles meet legal standards. Its responsibilities are wide-ranging and include: The DVSA works ...

The UK’s current consumer legislation was primarily implemented in 1987 by virtue of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA). This was introduced to comply with the EU Product Liability Directive ...

We mentioned as a stop-press at the end of our last briefing (Virgin Media – a potential pensions bombshell?) that the Government had agreed to intervene in the ongoing Virgin Media issue for pension ...

The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) became law on 19 June 2025. The good news is that the DUAA generally refines existing rules and clarifies some areas that have proved problematic — there are no ...

On the 3 July 2025 the UK Government published its 10 year Health Plan for England, 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future - GOV.UK, with a chapter dedicated to the transformation of ...

The new regime introduces mandatory medical assessments, vision and potential cognitive screening, and risk-based checks administered by the DVLA for those aged 70 and over. The move follows an ...

Tacit relocation is the principle where a commercial lease is automatically extended beyond its expiry date if neither party serve notice to terminate it. It creates a default position, which parties ...

Leah is an experienced partner in the commercial litigation team in Newcastle. Leah is a very experienced litigator and is recognised for helping clients navigate their way through complex and often ...