WEIGHTMANS has been named the city’s most innovative law firm in a new legal guide.

Following a thorough research and interview process with law firms throughout the country, the firm scored 95.88% for its innovation and 91.04% for company culture and style in the Top Legal Employers in the UK 2007/2008.

David Lewis, partner and Weightmans’ regional office head in Liverpool: “We made the decision to take part in this research to benchmark ourselves against some of the country’s leading firms. We are delighted with the end result.

“We are looking for people who are committed and ambitious but also respectful towards their colleagues. That is the kind of people who have made the firm double in size and turnover since 2000 and who will continue to build on that success.”

Weightmans’ head of human resources Sam Airey added: “We have always had a focus on growing our own talent. Offering a range of career opportunities is one of the keys to our success.” Firms are ranked and rated in seven key aspects: Pay and benefits; promotion and development; training; people: company culture and style; innovation; diversity; and corporate social responsibility.