Praised for its ‘excellent’ service, the competition group at Weightmans LLP is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice has earned a formidable reputation for its strong competition offering in the aviation sector, where it is routinely instructed by public sector bodies on various corporate and commercial matters. Practice head Laurence Pritchard regularly handles complex, high-profile matters, and plays a key role in the team’s noteworthy contentious and non-contentious engagements. Rike Ridings is lauded for her ’considerable knowledge of local government’, while Vincent King is well-versed in procurement law. Angela Gregson joined the team in Feb 2025 from gunnercooke LLP.
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‘Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.'
- 'Weightmans deliver to budget and quote accurately all matters on which we have requested advice. Weightmans’ pricing is very competitive and great value for money particularly given the complexity and time taken on advising and assisting clients on difficult matters.'
- 'Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent.'
- 'Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters, which under Procurement law happens frequently.'
‘Rike Ridings is an excellent solicitor – considerable knowledge of local government, patient and quality advice always given.'
- 'Vincent King is an excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices. Expertly advising in respect of procurement and contracts.'
Clients clés
- UK Trucks Claim Limited
- Futurecoal Limited
- British Insurance Brokers Association
- Lotus Bakeries Limited
- Register of Play Inspectors International Limited (RPII)
- All About Food
- University of Cumbria and Cumberland Council
- Chiesi Limited
- Swissport
- John West Limited
Points forts
- Representing UK Trucks Claim Limited at the hearing before the Supreme Court in February 2023.
- Prepared up to date competition law compliance guidelines for Futurecoal, covering the relevant principles of US, EU and UK competition law.
- Advised Flintshire County Council regarding the Greater London Authority’s and Local Partnerships’ building retrofit framework for the procurement of works to improve the energy performance of several of the council’s buildings.
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Responsable de la pratique
Laurence Pritchard
Autres avocats clés
Gary Jones; Vincent King; Rike Ridings; Angela Gregson