Weightmans bolsters healthcare team with Webb-Jenkins hire

National law firm Weightmans has strengthened its healthcare team in Birmingham with the hire of partner Chris Webb-Jenkins.

Webb-Jenkins, who joins from Browne Jacobson, has more than 15 years’ experience in the social care sector specialising in defending claims against education and care providers and their insurers; risk management, stress, information management and child protection issues.

He will be working closely with Weightmans’ Local Government and Healthcare teams nationally across the firms 9 offices.

Andy Cooper, the firm’s Head of Public Sector, said: "We are delighted to welcome Chris to Weightmans. Social Care is high on the agenda for healthcare providers, and Chris is best placed to develop and expand our offering in this area, connecting with the private, public and voluntary sectors."

Webb-Jenkins said: “Weightmans’ commitment to the social care sector, and their excellent relationships with social care providers and their insurers, create many exciting opportunities to grow our practice in this dynamic and expanding sector."