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20 June 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Weightmans—four appointments

Weightmans announce new additions to the Glasgow family team

Weightmans has hired a team of four to join its Glasgow family department. 

Partner Noel Ferry said: 'We are delighted to welcome Caroline Gillespie and her team to our family team in the Glasgow office. These additions to the team bring significant expertise and experience in family, child and matrimonial matters. The addition of such a well thought of team demonstrates our commitment to growth in Glasgow and to excellence in our national family team.'

Weightmans has a very well-regarded national family law team based in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Manchester. The team has an enviable reputation in family law and excellent client service both north and south of the border, most recently having won Family Team of the Year North at the national Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards. It is a long-established team which forms part of the core business of Weightmans and their services for individuals. The family team is continuing to expand and has a passionate commitment to achieving the highest standards in delivering legal services to their clients.

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