Anthony is a commercial litigator who is also part of CyXcel, Weightmans’ multi-disciplinary team specialising in cyber risk, crisis, incident response and litigation.
Anthony’s commercial litigation practice sees him advise on a broad range of disputes across a variety of sectors. He is regularly instructed to act on disputes arising out of commercial contracts, distressed IT and outsourcing projects, financial disputes, shareholder disputes, cases involving the misuse of confidential information, restraint of trade disputes and also negligence claims, including professional negligence. He has been involved in many high value and complex commercial cases, several of which have involved reported decisions, and he has been described in the leading legal directories as “very technically able”, “outstanding” and “an experienced and tough litigator”.
As part of Weightmans CyXcel team, Anthony also has substantial experience of assisting clients with data breach and cyber incidents and has been praised in The Legal 500 for his “wide-ranging expertise in data theft” and as a “go-to name” for cyber-related disputes.
Anthony is also highly experienced in alternative dispute resolution and has represented clients at numerous successful mediations and other forms of structured settlement negotiations.
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Anthony was responsive and astute. He quickly grasps the issues at hand.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
He is very approachable and quickly puts you at ease with his knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Anthony has strong technical and interpersonal skills that make him a pleasure to work with.
Chambers and Partners 2024 -
Anthony Rance has fulfilled all my requisites and expectations, and in some cases has exceeded them.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Anthony is knowledgeable about our business, approachable and is always as helpful and supportive as he can be.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Anthony is very hands-on, really experienced and has a really good manner with clients as he is amazingly responsive.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
He put me at ease with his in-depth knowledge of the law.
Chambers and Partners 2024 -
A go-to name for disputes involving professional negligence, issues pertaining to IT projects, the misuse of confidential information and cyber incidents.
Legal 500 2024 -
Anthony is very calm, considered and thorough litigator.
Chambers and Partners 2023 -
...very effective solicitor who always gets results for his clients; a hands-on partner; excellent knowledge of commercial court procedures.
Legal 500 2023 -
Anthony Rance- a smart, dependable and dynamic commercial litigation solicitor, at ease in any sector.
Legal 500 2022 -
Anthony Rance is a very experienced litigator who approaches every case with a clear strategy and has excellent client management skills.
Legal 500 2025 -
Anthony Rance is very responsive. His background working in a City firm dealing with high-value complex litigation means he is technically very able and also highly commercial. He has particular experience of IT/ cyber disputes.
Legal 500 2025 -
They're all diligent, hard working and keep me informed throughout to ensure everything goes smoothly and that there are no surprises. The work ethic, knowledge and commitment from Anthony Rance in particular is impeccable. .rowing team with strength in depth.
Legal 500 2025