Weightmans LLP

The national offering at Weightmans LLP deals with a wide range of health and welfare, as well as property and financial affairs matters. With its ‘excellent knowledge and experience’, the practice is well placed to act for a large number of local authorities, NHS Trusts, private health and social care providers. Areas of expertise include advising on consent to medical treatment, and on best interests’ decisions. The firm also offers specialist private client advice, and receives regular instructions from wealth managers, other lawyers and accountants. Leeds-based Ben Troke specialises in medical treatment decisions. At the Liverpool office, Simon Goacher and Richard Jolly are recommended. Elsewhere, Richard Bate at the Manchester office, and Birmingham-based Sarah Louise Walker are also well regarded. Morris Hill has extensive experience in representing local authorities and NHS bodies.