Sally Cook
Legal Director
- Phone:
- +44 (0)161 214 0597
- Email:
- sally.cook@weightmans.com
- Office:
- Manchester
Legal Director Sally qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and joined Weightmans in 2018, having left her role as Head of the Wills, Trusts and Estates department at her previous firm. Since joining Weightmans, Sally has been promoted to Associate, Principal Associate and Legal Director.
Sally is a fully accredited member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), the Law Society Private Client Section and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Sally is also an active member of the Manchester Law Society Private Client Section committee.
Sally has practised solely in the field of wills, trusts and estates since qualification, and has extensive experience in advising private clients and business owners in relation to the their estate and business succession planning, Inheritance Tax, the creation and administration of Trusts, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of complex, taxable estates, often with a cross jurisdictional element.
Sally has been ranked as an “Star Associate” in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide since 2022 and is a “Leading Associate” in the Legal 500 Rankings.
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Sally is professional and a reassuring presence.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Sally has provided an unmatched service and exceeded our expectations with her guidance and advice throughout the process. We have felt well supported and would highly recommend her to others.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Sally has always provided an excellent service with utmost professionalism.
Chambers HNW Guide 2024 -
Sally has dealt with all cases I have referred to her professionally and efficiently, and has a high level of client service. Her knowledge on wills and trusts is very good and she is confident in dealing with complex cases in each of these areas.
Chambers HNW guide 2024 -
I dealt with Sally Cook who was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and provided and excellent service. She was easy to work with, dealt with any queries quickly and made me feel that nothing was too much trouble. She gave full and clear advice and dealt with matters promptly. She clearly has a good understanding of her subject.
Legal 500 2024 -
I have worked with Sally Cook, she consistently keeps me updated on the various jobs worked on, very well organised, provides me with well informed information - technical and general. Communication is essential and she conveys this information both professionally and in user friendly manner.
Legal 500 2024 -
Sally Cook gives really good support and is very responsive, took a weight of work of my shoulders and is someone I can rely on.
Legal 500 2023 -
Sally Cook "has proved to be very knowledgeable and professional but has also been kind, considerate and communicative.
Chambers and Partners 2022 -
Sally is professional and a reassuring presence.
Chambers HNW 2024 -
Sally has provided an unmatched service and exceeded our expectations with her guidance and advice throughout the process. We have felt well supported and would highly recommend her to others.
Chambers HNW 2024 -
Sally Cook has always been personable, understanding and professional in a world which is alien to me.
Legal 500 2025