Jane Park-Weir

Jane is a partner specialising in the resolution of contentious corporate, partnership, commercial and fraud matters, both in the UK and overseas, with a strong track record and over 20 years' experience. She also assists clients in managing risk and in the design and conduct of complex and sensitive investigations, including in the business ethics and anti-corruption arena.

Jane works with a broad spectrum of clients across all forms of commercial dispute resolution (including litigation, arbitration and mediation). She has particular expertise in dealing with complex company law and partnership disputes in respect of corporate entities and ventures of all sizes - disputes arising from breaches of directors' duties, SPAs, earn-out provisions and shareholder agreements (often resulting in derivative actions or unfair prejudice claims). Jane also represents clients in relation to contentious insolvency issues and fraud.

Jane's clients, in the UK and globally, span the technology, communications, real estate, life sciences and retail sectors. She has been recognised as a notable practitioner and ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500 UK guides, where she is a Next Generation Partner in commercial litigation in the London market.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

A career focussing on liability spotting (including time spent in-house on secondments) means that I provide practical and commercial advice to enable clients to navigate risks, assess their impact and to reach a successful conclusion - whether that means the resolution of a dispute or practical recommendations at the end of an investigation.   

I have a particular interest in decarbonisation and the increasing threat of sustainability and climate-related litigation against companies and their directors. I regularly train company directors in understanding the nature and scope of their fiduciary duties generally, and assist Boards in focussing on how they can mitigate against key risk areas such as greenwashing, ESG and financial pressures arising from a downturn.

In all my work, I am supported by excellent and dedicated colleagues, whether fee earning, promoting and improving our firm's culture so that our teams fulfil their potential and perform at the highest level, or harnessing the use of technology to perform services more efficiently for our clients.  I'm particularly  delighted when we can share the benefits we obtain from our diversity and inclusion programmes with our clients and collaborate on setting a better standard for all.

Jane Park-Weir is a shining star when it comes to complex shareholder disputes. She quickly identifies the real legal issues and knows when to be aggressive, while remaining firmly focused on the bigger commercial picture. She is also really good fun to work with."

Legal 500, 2024

Jane Park-Weir has immense experience in shareholder disputes: what she does not know about unfair prejudice is not worth knowing.

Legal 500, 2023

Jane Park-Weir is a good relationship builder. She's able to pull apart complex and related issues and has a good understanding of the legal context.

Chambers 2024