About Anthony:
Anthony is a commercial litigator who is also sector lead for owner managed businesses in Leeds.
Get expert advice on urgent remedies including injunctions, privacy orders and freezing orders
Our knowledgeable injunction solicitors have extensive experience in pursuing and defending urgent and emergency applications, whether that be to protect a business asset or your reputation, or to prevent someone from taking steps which will cause damage to you or your business.
Our team of experienced litigators act quickly in a crisis and advise business owners and individuals on the best action to take which is tailored to each case. We provide invaluable guidance on how to navigate these urgent applications in the context of the ongoing demands of business operations and personal situations.
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They regularly appear against the big-name commercial firms and do the same quality work (or even better work) at a fraction of the price the big-name commercial firms charge.
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Weightmans is a firm that offers clear, no-nonsense advice at very commercial rates.
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They are approachable and easy to deal with responding to any queries or otherwise within an appropriate timescale and offer a service to clients to reassure them that they have been advised appropriately and that all areas have been covered and possibilities considered.
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They have the ability to get on top of the factual situation very quickly together with the legal analysis, and if there are any issues or uncertainty, they do not hold back on instructing counsel on an early basis for an additional opinion and seek their advice as matters progress.
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Excellent practice with a wide range of knowledge and expertise.
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Strong technically, commercial approach and pragmatic.
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Extremely commercially aware. Very impressive communication skills. Easy to deal with at all levels.
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The team draws upon the expertise of the firm, leading to rapid acceleration and development of talent at all levels. Sophie Hudson is a very talented lawyer with excellent client communication and litigation skills.
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Really strong ability to manage complex group litigation, in particular in the realm of financial services.
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The best commercial litigators in Liverpool, with a client base extending beyond the North West.
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They have been very supportive during a very difficult time. This is a strong, focused commercial litigation team.
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Their pragmatic approach to overcoming novel problems and the manner in which each challenge is met and conquered is indicative of a team that is at the top of its game.
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They have been particularly impressive in bringing together a disparate group of clients in our industry to raise a difficult and important challenge on an issue of wide-ranging relevance.
Legal 500, 2026 -
The team marries commercial acumen with an understanding of the law, which is impressive.
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The advice we needed required input from various different specialists, and Weightmans was able to pull this together from different departments within its organisation in a coherent and timely way. Weightmans has been very proactive in engaging with the affected parties, bringing them together for their mutual benefit.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
Their ability to distil technical matters into clear legal arguments is a testament to their proficiency. They are effective in getting to the heart of the issue quickly and go the extra mile to deliver in matters. They strike an excellent balance between sound commercial awareness and legal knowledge.
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Weightmans is very strong, with an impressive client service; the customers are always kept up to date. They provided exceptional service and advice throughout the assignment. They explained things in a simple and straightforward manner, and they are highly responsive and swift. They showed analytical rigour, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate challenges.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
Weightmans provides a high level of technical expertise and knowledge, strategic advice, high responsiveness and availability. We like the pragmatic and commercial approach that they take, partnering and collaborating with their clients. They are incredibly knowledgeable and approachable - communication is excellent and they always have answers.
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Weightmans has genuine strength in depth, offering specialists in most dispute sectors. In a very competitive marketplace, the firm stands apart as being friendly and approachable.
Legal 500 2026 -
We have direct access to a knowledgeable partner who always has time to explain and guide us through situations and we feel reassured by the advice we receive.The team has very strong technical expertise and people who are engaging and enthusiastic.My experience with Weightmans has been extremely positive. Their ability is exceptionally high and they provide very strong levels of service and fast response times.
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We have found Weightmans' advice to be pragmatic and commercial, in all cases, including complex and sophisticated matters.
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They are approachable and easy to deal with responding to any queries or otherwise within an appropriate timescale and offer a service to clients to reassure them that they have been advised appropriately and that all areas have been covered and possibilities considered.
Legal 500 2026 -
They have the ability to get on top of the factual situation very quickly together with the legal analysis, and if there are any issues or uncertainty, they do not hold back on instructing counsel on an early basis for an additional opinion and seek their advice as matters progress.
Legal 500 2026 -
A great commercially-minded team, always on top of the detail and always responsive to emails and calls.
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I am continuously impressed by the swiftness and accuracy of Weightmans' efforts. They are adept at distilling the facts from endless mountains of contract issues and advising accordingly.
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The local team has always been very knowledgeable and available when I have needed them and I know that, if specific expertise were needed, their team can extend beyond the regional office.
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Their team is very modern in its thinking and culture but consists of some very experienced solicitors, backed up with some very knowledgeable and thorough associates and more junior members.
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Weightmans found a completely new angle that really strengthened our case. The team worked seamlessly and always got back to me promptly in a fast evolving situation. I am a very satisfied customer.
Chambers 2025
Services offered by our injunction solicitors
Our experts have experience in applying for injunctions and urgent orders covering the following areas:
- Wrongful use of confidential information and data
- Breaches of post termination restrictions (employment contracts)
- Freezing orders over assets or bank accounts
- Defamation and reputation management
- Harassment and discrimination
- Springboard injunctions
- Breach of data protection
- Breach of intellectual property rights
- Privacy injunctions
- Director/Shareholder misappropriation of funds
If you are involved in a dispute that requires advice on injunctive remedies, it is important to act quickly and to take advice before you take any action.
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Read our guide to injunctions
Read our guide to injunctions, which explains what an injunction is, when they are used and how to obtain one.
Read the guide to injunctionsRecent experience
- Acted for an individual lottery winner to successfully obtain a privacy injunction;
- Acted for a local authority obtaining an injunction to prevent ongoing harassment and threatening behaviour from an individual;
- Acted for an owner managed business obtaining an injunction to prevent a former employee from using client data;
- Defended a company director and shareholder against the threat of an injunction in relation to allegations of misappropriation of company funds;
- Acted for a Plc to obtain an urgent ex parte injunction and search order allowing for the forensic imaging of electronic devices.
About Karen:
Karen has over 30 years’ experience in commercial dispute resolution in the areas of construction, corporate/commercial and property matters in the Business and Property Courts and specialist divisions.Our commercial litigation services
- Banking and financial litigation
- Civil fraud
- Contract disputes
- Cross-border disputes and arbitration
- Debt recovery
- Defamation and reputation management
- ESG and greenwashing disputes
- Harassment and discrimination
- Injunctions
- Intellectual property and data protection disputes
- IT, AI, crypto & telecoms disputes
- Litigation funding
- Mediation
- Procurement disputes
- Professional negligence
- Shareholder disputes
- Tax litigation
