Mr Richard Naish > Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Walker Morris LLP
33 Wellington Street
LEEDS
LS1 4DL
England

Work Department

Corporate and Food & Drink

Position

Partners and Head of Food & Drink

Career

Richard joined from City firm Ashurst and has a varied practice being recognised, in particular, for his public company expertise on issues ranging from corporate governance and FSA and AIM rule compliance to IPOs, fundraisings and M&A. His experience includes working at the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Services Authority and he is a member of the London Stock Exchange’s Regional Advisory Group for Yorkshire and the North East.

At Walker Morris, Richard is one of five partners in the active Corporate Group and heads the Food & Drink Group. He regularly advises private companies on all aspects of corporate law from compliance issues to fundraisings, restructurings, joint ventures and M&A.

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

The corporate team at Walker Morris LLP is regularly called upon by British and international institutional clients to handle buy-side transactions, many of which have a cross-border element. Practice head John Hamer frequently leverages his experience to provide strategic advice to public and private company classes. Debbie Jackson is a key driver behind the unit’s strength in private equity and debt finance work. Richard Naish is highlighted for his expertise in mandates connected to the food and drink sector, while Jo Stephenson has amassed considerable knowledge of the healthcare sector. Oliver Duke frequently assists international clients with inbound M&A work. Michael O’Halloran is a further name to note.