Weightmans promotes social housing lawyer to partner in latest round of promotions

Social housing and real estate specialist Thomas Starkey is one of four partners to be promoted at national law firm Weightmans.

The other appointments are the firm’s Innovation Manager Catriona Wolfenden, family lawyer Louise Walker and professional risk specialist Paul Lowe.

Starkey and Wolfenden are based in the firm’s Liverpool office, while Walker is based in the Leeds office and Lowe in the London office.

The promotions took effect from 1 May 2019.

Weightmans’ Managing Partner John Schorah said: “The changing professional services landscape and developments in technology provide the opportunity for greater efficiency, accuracy and cost reduction both for our business and our clients. Weightmans has invested in technology and innovation for decades – constantly seeking ways in which to provide new and different services to clients looking for quicker results or access to enhanced data and intelligence.

“Over the last twelve months we have seen an acceleration in these ambitions, and to welcome Catriona to the partnership at this time is a natural step as we continue on this journey.

“I would like to congratulate our four new Partners for their achievement - their focus on the client and quality service are integral to our success, and I know that they will continue to work hard to deliver new and exciting customer solutions. Weightmans’ enterprise and teamwork are something I am incredibly proud of - and this is something that will ultimately set the firm apart from its competitors.”