Local government specialist makes equity at national firm Weightmans

Peter Wake, a Liverpool-based local government specialist, has joined the equity partnership at Weightmans.

He has been promoted alongside London healthcare partner Rachel Kneale.

The national firm has also promoted three lawyers to Fixed Share Membership (FSM) status.

All based in the Liverpool office, they are: Sarah Conroy (CDR team), Chris Grady (Real Estate) and Liam McGuire (Motor)

Managing Partner John Schorah said: "These promotions are very well deserved. We have talented and dedicated people across every area of the business and we are delighted to recognise their contribution.”

All partners will be taking up their promotions as of 1 May 2016.