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Weightmans win big at Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards

Weightmans is celebrating after winning several awards at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.

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At the awards ceremony held in Manchester, legal director Morris Hill, and principal associate David McGuire, were named Rising Star of the Year in Public Sector and Private Client respectively. Weightmans was also named Law Firm of the Year.

The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards recognises legal talent across the North, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber, celebrating their achievements over the past year. The awards are determined based on the Legal 500’s market-leading independent research for the annual directory.

The Weightmans team pose with their award
The Weightmans team at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards

John Schorah, managing partner, said:

“I want to personally congratulate David and Morris for their well-deserved awards, and all those who were shortlisted, which is a fantastic achievement. Credit must go to our people who day in day out deliver for our clients making Weightmans the success story that it is today.

“While we are a national firm, we have proud northern roots, and this award demonstrates our commitment to the communities that we serve right across the country.”

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John Schorah

Managing Partner

John was Managing Partner at Weightmans from 2013 - 2023 and prior to this he was our Commercial Director for 6 years.