New partners join Weightmans in Manchester

Law firm Weightmans welcome two new partners to its Manchester office.

Ben Wilson joins the firm to lead its Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates Group, while Chris Love joins as a partner in the Insolvency and Recoveries team and strengthens the firm’s presence in the North West and beyond.

Ben specialises in contentious trusts and probate disputes and is consistently recognised in the legal directories as a leading expert in his field. A member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists) he joins an award-winning team with experience in some of the most high-value and complex disputes in the country, including multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Emma Collins, Head of Individual Services, said: “We are excited to welcome Ben as part of our continued growth in this important area of expert support for our clients, nationally and internationally.”

Chris joins from Primas Law where he was a partner and the Head of Restructuring and Insolvency. Recognised in legal directories, he is a leading expert in his field, assisting companies, lenders, creditors, and directors with restructuring advice, business and asset sales, insolvency litigation, enforcing security and winding up/bankruptcy proceedings.

Welcoming Chris to the team, Charles Boyne, Head of Insolvency at Weightmans, said: “His expertise, relationships and market reputation make him the ideal person to lead the growth of our Manchester practice, supported by the depth and capability of our national Insolvency and Restructuring team. We are excited to welcome Chris and look forward to the opportunities ahead.”