BDB Pitmans has 'a rounded team, with depth of experience to really look after clients and get the job done'. Rather than taking a sector-specific approach, the firm is focused on serving a broad base of regional private-client entrepreneurs, SMEs and large corporate organisations across East Anglia and beyond. The 'exceptional' Duncan Walker leads the practice. Clients remark that he has a 'calm pragmatic approach to getting deals done'. 'Ruthlessly efficient' associate Ross Fletcher plays a key role in the firm's M&A, joint venture, and corporate restructuring work.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Duncan Walker and his team have good knowledge and provide very good service. And it is very good value for money.’

  • ‘Duncan Walker is excellent. He has excellent legal knowledge and works very efficiently. We have a long term relationship and if I have any legal questions, I will approach him immediately. He is a very reliable person.’

  • ‘A rounded team, with depth of experience to really look after clients and get the job done. Personable and technically strong. ’

  • ‘Duncan Walker stands out for his calm pragmatic approach to getting deals done.’

  • ‘Great breadth of skills and experience that they mobilise really effectively to service your needs.’

  • ‘Duncan Walker is an excellent all round commercial lawyer.’

  • ‘Very proactive, weekly updates regarding time, costs and fees. Very knowledgeable and partner-led with regard to corporate restructuring. Work completed in a timely manner and always looking to provide useful advice in order to move the project along.’

  • ‘Duncan Walker supported by Ross Fletcher make an effective commercial team’

Key clients

  • Cambridge Molecular Diagnostics Ltd
  • Harrods Aviation Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Harrods Aviation Limited on the acquisition of Fayair (Stansted) Limited.
  • Advised Cambridge Molecular Diagnostics Ltd on a fundraise and Future Fund conversion.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Duncan Walker

Other key lawyers

Ross Fletcher