As part of Thomson Reuters’ annual Sharplegal study, examining global legal performance, more than 2,000 senior in-house counsel from around the world were invited to nominate up to three lawyers from law firms they’ve worked with that have stood out and made an exceptional impact.
From Weightmans, ten made the exclusive Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list, up from seven in 2024, and where:
- Julia Appleton, London-based partner in the healthcare team
- Sarah Conroy, Liverpool-based partner and dispute resolution solicitor
- Chris Doran, London-based partner and construction and engineering disputes specialist
- Mark Foster, Birmingham-based associate, part of the EPI team
- James Muller, Birmingham-based principal associate, specialising in regulatory law
- Anna Naylor, Leeds-based partner and regulatory defence lawyer
- Richard Palmer, Newcastle-based partner and professional indemnity lawyer
- Jawaid Rehman, Birmingham-based partner, office head and employment lawyer
- Michael Ryley, London-based partner and employment lawyer
- Matthew Williamson, Liverpool-based partner and head of our corporate segment
Managing partner, John Schorah, said:
“I would like to say a huge congratulations to those listed – it is a fantastic result, especially as they have all been nominated by our clients.
“Each of them has demonstrated an exceptional ability to see the possibility for our clients which is testament to their skill, expertise and dedication.”
