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Chris is our Regional Office Head in Newcastle upon Tyne and Lead Partner in our employment law team.

He has over 25 years’ experience advising commercial and public sector organisations on all aspects of employment law. He has a very broad range of experience, involving almost all applications before the Employment Tribunal and particular expertise in business protection, unlawful discrimination, outsourcing (TUPE) and industrial action.

Chris also has substantial experience protecting businesses from unlawful competition, misuse of confidential information/database recovery and insider fraud. He runs actions for injunctive relief and has a particular interest in technology, extending to protection from cyber-threats. He is experienced in securing Freezing Orders and contempt applications, as well as directors’ duties more generally. Chris has developed a significant practice involving partnership as well as shareholder disputes.

As Lead Partner, Chris manages the relationships with number of our significant clients and, as Regional Office Head, has responsibility for local engagement, diversity and CSR.

In 2022/23, our Newcastle office won Large Law Firm of the Year in the Northern Law awards and Chris won Lawyer of the Year.

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  • Chris provided us with excellent technical legal advice presented in a practical way that we could align effectively within a business environment. You always learned something interesting from him.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • Christopher Graham is a great person to have in your corner. He is extremely astute, fully understands the needs of clients and is totally focused.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • I have worked with Chris Graham for many years and can rely on his guidance, support, and swift response, regardless of the issue.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Christopher Graham is commercially minded, very pragmatic with a brilliant memory for detail and an impressive knowledge of the law.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Christopher Graham is very prominent. He is very personable and knowledgeable. He is very savvy.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Chris is very impressive. He is clearly very commercially aware and has a strong specialism in employment law.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • Christopher is a pleasure to deal with and is extremely knowledgeable.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • He is excellent and is very experienced in managing complex redundancy processes. Chris comes armed with a ready made project plan, materials and guidance. Highly recommended.

    Chambers and Partners 2024

  • Christopher Graham is extremely professional and has provided a robust, bespoke and commercially driven service.

    Chambers and Partners 2024

  • He has many years' experience, and his down-to-earth and robust approach demonstrates his understanding of clients and their needs. He is commercially minded, tactical and has a brilliant memory for detail and impressive knowledge of employment law. I am always glad to have him in my corner.

    Chambers and Partners 2024

  • I have worked with Christopher Graham from Weightmans on several occasions. He has many years of experience, and his down-to-earth and robust approach demonstrates his understanding of clients and their needs. I have always been glad to have him in my corner!

    Legal 500 2024

  • Christopher Graham is very experienced and knowledgeable. He takes a strategic approach to the issue. He is available and flexible. Excellent supporting team of professionals.

    Legal 500 2024