Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Firm Profile

‘Sarah Ward is a fantastic lawyer, with a calm and efficient approach to handling complex cases.’

‘The Walker Morris team are particularly friendly and approachable.’

‘Good all-round team that is able to support a range of matters, both complicated and straightforward and provide high-value advice. ’

‘Nick McQueen provides sensible, pragmatic advice and is able to clearly summarise the strengths and weaknesses in any case. ’

‘We use WM to deal with “undisclosed commission” claims. They have been involved in a number of the leading cases and, therefore, have an excellent understanding of the key issues.’

‘Nick McQueen and Laura Singleton provide clear and practical advice.’

‘Nick Lees consistently provides clear and robust advice in disputes with a complex commercial backdrop. ’

‘Nick McQueen is an excellent commercial litigator. Good communicator, robust yet also pragmatic where required.’

‘The Walker Morris team has advised us for a number of years in respect of very technical and complex disputes. They have consistently been available to offer support, advice and guidance whenever needed, frequently on short notice.’

‘The team has impressive technical knowledge and legal skills. In addition to this, they offer clear, concise and commercially minded advice which is accessible both to us and our other advisors.’

‘The employment team at Walker Morris are wonderful. They are friendly, approachable and, more importantly, very knowledgeable.’

‘We value their honest advice and their ability to see potential risks before they happen.’

‘The teams are all supportive and understand the relevant case fully, whilst also understanding what we need in terms of advice and support, tailoring it to both the particular circumstances and our experience and knowledge.’

‘The team is approachable and gives easy to understand, constructive, accessible and concise advice.’

‘The team at Walker Morris possess an unparalleled depth of knowledge. Their advice is always relevant and tailored to my specific needs, which has given me great confidence in their abilities.’

‘The team are friendly, approachable and great communicators. I always feel important to them as a client. No question or task is too much trouble, and they explain legal processes in a straightforward manner.’

‘Andrew Rayment’s manner is very measured and reassuring. He is able to provide very practical and concise views on the matters at hand. His team appears to be a closely-knit group of competent professionals who work together very well.’

‘The team make complex legal issues very easy to understand. They respond quickly to queries and are very solution-driven in their approach.’

‘Stuart Ponting is good, very pragmatic and always considering wider strategy. Works constructively with other parties while protecting the interests of his client.’

‘Walker Morris is extremely proactive in providing sound legal advice, which is also commercial. They understand your requirements and provide necessary guidance and support.’

‘Stuart Ponting is extremely approachable, very thorough and provides advice in an accessible way. He listens to what you are trying to achieve and is always able to give clear advice which considers the strength of your argument and your likelihood of success.’

‘Very pleasant experience dealing with both partners and individuals.’

‘Extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Excellent judgement which proved to be correct with an ultimately successful outcome.’

‘Very easy to deal with, commercial and ‘can-do’ team and firm.’

‘Phil Scott gets things done – works well with lawyers on the other side to make things happen, not a keyboard warrior scoring points – just does a good job for his client.’

‘Walker Morris are a great law firm to work with and are very responsive to requests and queries. They work in a timely manner and proactively follow up on pending tasks, which is great to see in this industry.’

‘The individuals I have worked with are proactive and respond quickly to queries. They are great at time management and managing expectations. Overall, they deliver a great service!’

‘Walker Morris have a large team with extensive knowledge of the subject area, making them an excellent choice for legal services. Their team is ideal to handle large, volume or complex transactions.’

‘Regional practice with national reach and deep expertise is chosen segments.’

‘Phil Scott is highly experienced. Debbie Jackson has Specialist knowledge advising private equity, and is highly experienced, and well-connected.’

‘Walker Morris probably have the largest restructuring and corporate recovery team in the Leeds market. The team has a breadth of knowledge and experience and are able to mobilise a team in short order.’

‘Gawain Moore advises businesses from the smallest owner managed business through to large listed boards. Gawain is often seen as a calm and collected figure in even the most hostile boardroom environments, and provides contemporaneous and clear advice. Claire Askew provides clear and concise advice in even the most fraught restructuring situations.’

‘Duncan Lole is pre-eminent at getting the right result for the client – he can “wheel and deal” to promote his client’s interests – and has the knowledge and commercial ability to always get the best possible result for the clients – very good at controlling the negotiation process in demanding commercial negotiations.’

‘Olivia Prescott – one of the best lawyers in the market – just excellent at litigation tactics and unerring ability to express in correspondence just the right balance of intellectual/academic arguments and commercial points to make the other side do the deal she wants. Extremely industrious and committed, and great at dealing with clients and witnesses -and taking and judging evidence.’

‘Ashley Armitage is a really good commercial litigator who adopts a “no nonsense” direct approach to running litigation – a forceful lawyer who is user-friendly and popular with clients.’

‘Duncan Lole heads up the Insolvency Team. Unrivalled ability to see the big picture, and steer the team towards achieving the end goal. Great commercial awareness and very cool under pressure. Olivia Robinson is dedicated and hard-working. Great manner with clients, and opposing side.’

‘Olivia Prescott – An excellent standout lawyer who has a strong technical ability and will find the answers to any problem.’

‘Claire Askew’s ability to offer relevant legal advice on a variety of instructions in a way that is understandable for stakeholders with various levels of legal & insolvency knowledge bases sets Walker Morris apart from other firms for us.’

‘The team at WM provide an excellent range of skills and capabilities and responsiveness on a wide range of commercial property, construction and property litigation matters.’

‘Full-service law firm, always very responsive and helpful. Matches the big London firms for quality of advice.’

‘George Bacon is a very safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with, I have worked with him for over 12 years from when he was at Eversheds. He works very hard and has a good team around him. George helps transactions run smoothly by commanding respect and working well with lawyers on the other side of the deal.’

‘Good strength of team and associate base.’

‘Will Cousins is fantastic lawyer who excels in his pragmatism, commercial mindset and excellent availability and speed of response. Will understands our business well. Will is also an absolute pleasure to work with and very personable. Highly recommended.’

‘The Walker Morris real estate team have strength in depth and are a cohesive, highly responsive and skilled group who are able to provide a range of complimentary services from colleagues within other practice groups on a seamless basis.’

‘George Bacon and Jo Hawkins – I have worked with both George and Jo for several years and they continue to excel in fantastic client service. Always available and I am always made to feel like my work is being prioritised when necessary. They are both calm under pressure, measured and technically very good, a safe pair of hands. George in particular has been fantastic assisting the business with key corporate acquisitions, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and managing advisers in other jurisdictions.’

‘Will Cousins – Has an excellent ability to lead a team, delivering on complex and challenging transactions. He has taken time to understand us as a company, developing a long-standing, trusted relationship.’

‘Walker Morris Contraction team are extremely efficient, easy to deal with and very knowledgeable. Their construction advice is second to none, no matter what the query is its always dealt with quickly and efficiently. They are extremely commercial and understand the risks around all construction documents.’

‘Alastair Robertson and Alex Jones excel within their field, both extremely professional, commercially minded and knowledgeable. In any legal practice I haven’t come across better lawyers, they go above and beyond to get the right outcome for their clients, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I wouldn’t use anyone else on our construction projects.’

‘Carly Thorpe is excellent and one for the future.’

‘Tom Peel leads the team we work with. Tom is highly experienced and, with his team, provides a standout service that gets stuff done, doesn’t waste time and ensures we stick to our program. Tom and the team understand risk and do an excellent job of highlighting the important items and always offers solutions to these.’

‘We have worked closely with Alastair Robertson and Alex Jones on different projects. Both lawyers have provided us with exceptionally diligent and pragmatic work and solutions. Alastair can be relied on for his vast experience in the area especially in the logistics sector, which results in sound, commercially driven advice. Alex has brilliant technical skills, and his understanding of the industry allows our business to make commercial decisions based on strong knowledge.’

‘Jules Harbage – an excellent lawyer and a very calm strategist. Tom Peel – commercially excellent and very good at client management. Carly Thorpe – extremely hard working and a pleasure to work with.’

‘They are a first-rate firm. They have excellent lawyers, with a broad depth of experience of all types of case and all types of clients. They are also a really good bunch of people to work with.’

‘This is an extremely experienced team, particularly with construction litigation. They are very knowledgeable and tactically excellent. The team comprises approachable individuals who are a pleasure to work with. They always go the extra mile to get the job done.’

‘Richard Sagar gives sound, pragmatic and concise advice that aids in decision making and the progression of schemes. Richard is able to naturally work like an extension to the internal team which is a significant advantage.’

‘They are incredibly diligent, always accessible and provide clear and concise advice which is great for client and wider consultant team alike.’

‘The Walker Morris Planning Team are rightfully highly regarded in the development sector. The team’s attention to detail, tactical judgment and strong communication in explaining the strategy for a case to clients and their consultants are excellent. ’

‘I’ve worked with Richard Sagar and Victoria Leam both of whom are friendly and helpful with advice on minor queries and on bigger cases. Both are great at challenging clients and technical consultants on evidence and requirements and are helpful communicators who provide clear advice.’

‘Richard Sagar – very experienced solicitor specifying in large market homes schemes. Josh Kitson – very able, likeable and user friendly. One of the best young planning solicitors around.’

‘Robert Moore is exceptionally committed to his clients. He wants to explore every route to victory and leave no stone unturned. Rebecca Delaney is supremely well-organised and responsive.’

‘Rob Moore is a great individual to work with. He is absolutely forensic in his approach and loves to get stuck in as part of a wider team. Chris Slater remains the ‘go to’ person for advice on Section 106 and CIL-related matters. He has excellent local authority contacts.’

‘The experience and knowledge base of the planning department is, in my view, second to none in Yorkshire. Anything that gets complicated in respect of planning, Walker Morris are always the first call, without hesitation.’

‘Going to see Walker Morris is like going to see a friend rather seeing a lawyer.’

‘Martin McKeague – He is a very experienced commercial property litigation lawyer, with depth and breadth of knowledge in his field. What makes him stand out is that he is also very practical and pragmatic, balancing the legal position against reality.’

‘Lewis Couth is truly outstanding. He is approachable, tactically aware and thinks carefully about his cases. His attention to detail and legal knowledge is as good as anyone in Yorkshire. David Manda is legally good, as is Asia Munir. Martin McKeague puts commerciality and the client’s needs at the heart of his thinking.’

‘A close-knit team of litigators with real property expertise – and an eye to achieving the client’s commercial objectives.’

‘Martin McKeague leads a very strong team – good technical knowledge and litigation experience, which are put to use in achieving the client’s objective. Lewis Couth is a very able assistant – again with that combination of technical ability and business nous that helps achieve the client’s goal.’

‘Martin McKeague and Lewis Couth – Really brilliant hands-on litigators.’

‘Martin McKeague and David Manda are extremely responsive when it comes to dealing with claims. They not only quickly get to the nub of the issues, but advice is pragmatic and without losing sight of commercial objectives. They are practical, approachable and very easy to deal with.’

‘Walker Morris LLP’s Property Litigation Practice is a beacon of excellence, characterised by its exceptional team, innovative practices, and unwavering commitment to client success.’

‘They tailor a service to meet an individual’s requirement.’

‘They listen, and don’t lecture or make things more complicated than they already are.’

‘The Walker Morris team has unparalleled industry knowledge and is deservedly the go-to team for many high street and commercial lenders. It has real pedigree and is deservedly considered a force to be reckoned with. ’

‘Ellen McLean stands out for her wealth of experience and her legal and commercial aptitude. There is nothing that Ellen does not know about residential mortgage claims and she is deservedly considered to be a leading individual in the area.’

‘It’s a small and highly specialised team that we previously utilised for very specific work – particularly receiverships and over-riding property interests.

Rob Payne provides very commercial and pragmatic legal advice which is always on point, digestible and user-friendly.’

‘Ellen McLean is a great litigator – highly knowledgeable, easy going and calm under pressure but forthright and determined when she needs to be.’

‘Walker Morris has a long history of offering specialist legal services to lenders which means the firm has significant experience and strength in depth in this area. The firm provides a personalised service often lacking in larger firms.’

‘Richard Sanford has long experience of handling lender disputes. He has a great eye for detail and is always able to get to the heart of the issues to develop excellent case strategies.’

‘Walker Morris’ banking litigation team are the best kept secret in the litigation field. Those that do work with them value greatly the quality of their work, their value for money and their ability to understand what is important to clients.’

‘One key strength is the ability of the team to bring in other members of Walker Morris for specialist areas of advice property, employment etc. They are very open and honest and  can call on specialist knowledge when it really matters.’

‘Working with Adam Bertram on my latest project, I have appreciated his frankness and flexibility. The project has moved through many phases, and quite erratically, but Adam has always given his full focus whenever he has been called upon.’

‘Team with strength in depth and diverse experience in disputes.’

‘Carly Thorpe is excellent. ’

‘Very responsive and able to work towards tight deadlines.’

‘They are very responsive to our business needs, speak in a way that is friendly, concise and easy to understand, and make a big effort to understand our business so that they can offer informed views on the issues at hand.’

‘We routinely work with Judith Pike and Ben Sheppard who we know well and trust to offer a consistently high level of service.’

‘Ben Sheppard has proved a very safe pair of hands on complex energy deals including in a PPP context. One of a rare breed of lawyers who truly stands out in this sector.’

‘The team at WM are always quick to advise. This is greatly appreciated. During meetings they work well together which builds confidence. ’

‘The individuals that we have worked with are knowledgable, empathetic, quick to respond and efficient. This all helps when working with the DfE!’

‘ Very responsive and personable, provide sound advice always in the clients best interest.’

‘Sam Parkinson is very knowledgeable, experienced and responsive.’

‘They understand education and our organisation. ’

‘The Walker Morris health practice has strength in depth and is able to assist us with any query we have, however large or small.’

‘Walker Morris LLP and their team took instant accountability and ownership of the various cases and their progression. They arranged adequate time to build relationships and an understanding of our business and our needs.’

‘A good team especially at associate level.’

‘Highly experienced planning team. Have been pre-eminent in the NE market for the last 20 years.’

‘Richard Sagar – leader of the team. Highly experienced and very able. Josh Kitson – one of the best younger planning solicitors around. Able and extremely personable.’

‘The team provide actual advice, advice that you can actually do something with/solve your problem with.’

‘Alan Harper and his team consistently provide spot on advice.’

‘The team always makes the effort to understand the context of an issue and gives pragmatic solutions to a problem. Explanations are always clear and thorough.’

‘I mainly work with Alan Harper – I really like working with him as he is passionate about Intellectual Property and clearly very interested in our business. He is approachable, and always manages expectations. I rarely have to wait long for a response.’

‘Very professional and taking the proactive and multi-faceted approach to giving advice.’

‘Easy to communicate and pleasant to work with. They always take a clear and concise approach to solving matters.’

‘The Walker Morris IT and telecoms practice work exceptionally well together as a team and are always at the forefront of innovations and best practices in this sector. Their work in the field of AI governance is notable.’

‘Sally Mewies and Luke Jackson are both incredibly personable individuals who are a joy to work with bringing a jest to the legal world and an infectious enthusiasm for all things technology.’

‘A real passion for their sector and an ability to articulate complex legal issues to a client or another adviser in language that is understandable and engaging. They also manage to keep supremely relevant to the Technology sector which is particularly important to entrepreneurs in this space.’

‘The team are a key strategic partner for us – generous with their time, keen to collaborate and full of fantastic ideas while also being open to our own suggestions. Luke Jackson, within Sally Mewies’s team, stands out as someone who has a real can-do attitude and is a part of our relationship with WM.’

‘Walker Morris are able to provide a tailored, personal approach to any work that they do. All individuals are excellent to work with and make it very easy to work with them on any project.’

‘Very commercial, practical advice and strong technical and industry knowledge.’

‘Sally Mewies is always responsive and provides on point business advice and generates trust for clients.’

‘The teams within the firm listen attentively to your concerns and goals in order to give you the most practical but honest advice.’

‘Walker Morris’ sport practice is premier league level. They have an impressive roster of premier and lower league clubs, and for good reason. They know the industry inside out and are fully on top of the fast-developing legal and regulatory frameworks. They always inspire confidence in their clients.’

‘Christian Slinger – his speed and accuracy in receiving, considering and responding to instructions is second to none.’

‘Christian Slinger is extremely knowledgeable in his field and applies this highly effectively in delivering fast yet thoroughly considered advice.’

‘Walker Morris are able to apply a personal touch which makes them a true pleasure to work with. The team is dedicated and willing to go the extra mile to help with any queries that may come across your desk. They have a breadth of knowledge and expertise that make them incredibly reliable.’

‘The team is very helpful, and they give practicable guidance and clear direction.’

‘Ruth Bamforth is quick to respond and gives clear guidance.’

‘We regularly work with Ruth Bamforth. We find Ruth excellent. Her advice is always timely, robust and appropriate. Ruth approaches difficult and sometimes dry subjects with warmth, humour and compassion.’

‘The pensions team provides practical legal advice.’

‘Ruth Bamforth is a friendly, personable lawyer who can build practical solutions to complex legal problems.’

‘Walker Morris has a first-rate sports law practice, with extensive experience of acting for Premier League and EFL clubs, in both commercial and regulatory disputes. They are up there with the very best.’

‘Charlotte Smith: committed, hardworking.’

‘Very client focused and commercially minded. Ability to quickly understand client commercial objectives and apply legal consultancy in very specific and directed terms.’

‘Christian Slinger has the invaluable ability to project an informal, empathetic and understanding approach with a client yet maintain a very clear professional stance.’

‘The people and diversity within the team is a huge asset to WM. They offer a wide variety of experts who are significantly experienced and extremely reliable. They are willing to take on cases that are difficult and will work diligently to get a positive outcome.’