11am – 11.45am BST, 22 April 2026 ‐ 45 mins
Session


Partner, Weightmans

National Head of Public Sector Claims, Weightmans
Helen joined Weightmans in November 2016, heading up the rapidly expanding Casualty and Local Government Team in Leeds. With over 25 years' experience in dealing with the full spectrum of employers' and public liability claims, Helen has acted for numerous local authorities, insurers, Lloyd's syndicates and listed companies for a significant number of years. Her particular areas of expertise means she is adept at dealing with all types of claims and particularly those concerning social care, human rights, data protection, stress, bullying and harassment.
Partner, Weightmans
Andrew is a Partner in the Local Government team based in Weightman's Leicester office. He acts for many local authorities, police and fire services, housing providers and education establishments across the country in relation to a wide range of issues.
Andrew specialises in complex, high value, multi-party litigation and has significant experience of stress, bullying, assault and harassment claims, as well as flooding, subsidence and highway winter maintenance claims.