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Weightmans—Catriona Wolfenden & Jane Price

12 June 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm promotes two to equity partnership

Weightmans has promoted Catriona Wolfenden and Jane Price to equity partner, strengthening its leadership as part of an evolving strategy focused on innovation and collaboration. Wolfenden (pictured), who joined the firm in 2007, leads the product and innovation team and was recently recognised in the 2025 Lawyer Hot 100. Price, a specialist in insurer client relationships, has been with Weightmans since 1999. ‘Their leadership has been instrumental in our growth,’ says managing partner Sarah Walton.

The promotions increase the firm’s equity partnership to 45 and come amid broader leadership developments. Walton, the firm’s first female managing partner, took on her role in April, marking a significant milestone. ‘Weightmans is an exceptional firm, and I am pleased to play a role in driving us forward,’ says Price. Wolfenden adds: 'I am delighted to join the equity partnership and look forward to continuing to drive forward our people-led innovation approach.'

Further bolstering the firm’s leadership, Chantal Hannell joins as IT director, bringing expertise in global strategy and transformation. ‘Her passion for enabling positive change through technology will help the firm meet the challenges we face,’ says Stuart Whittle, partner and chief technology and innovation officer.

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