Weightmans has appointed Emma Eccles and Mark Woodall as partners in its insurance law practice, both based in the firm’s Manchester office. The move comes amid significant growth and rising demand across the firm’s insurance services nationwide.
Eccles joins the national large loss team from Clyde & Co, bringing extensive experience in high-value and complex injury claims. She has represented insurers, corporates, and public bodies across serious injury litigation. Her arrival strengthens Weightmans’ capacity to deliver specialist expertise in this fast-developing area.
Woodall becomes a partner in the cross-border team, working between Manchester and London. Recognised for his expertise in transportation and international claims, he has built long-standing relationships with clients in the bus and coach sector, adding further depth to Weightmans’ cross-border capabilities.
Head of insurance Kieran Jones said the pair’s arrival ‘significantly strengthen[s] our insurance practice’ and reflects the firm’s commitment to ‘meet the growing needs of our clients’. Manchester office head Carole Spiller added that she looked forward to seeing their ‘positive contributions’ to the team and its collaborative culture. Their appointments follow several recent senior hires, underscoring Weightmans’ continued investment in market-leading talent.
Image caption (L-R): Emma Eccles, Lee Jones, Kieran Jones, Carole Spiller and Mark Woodall
