Walker Morris LLP is well regarded for its corporate expertise in the region, with a strong track record acting across private equity, equity capital markets, and cross-border M&A mandates. It has particular expertise in the food and drink, manufacturing and industrial, and technology sectors. John Hamer heads the group, with demonstrable experience in handling public and private company take-overs and acquisitions, private equity investments and joint ventures. Debbie Jackson leads on funds-related matters, while Richard Naish handles matters arising out of the food and drink sector. Daniel O’Gorman is noted for his cross-border M&A and UK ECM transactions expertise, while Oliver Duke acts on inbound M&A mandates. Jo Stephenson has experience in the healthcare sector.

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‘Walker Morris brings a high quality and pragmatic service at a very reasonable cost to clients. Easy to work with for outside counsel.’
‘Debbie Jackson is a commercial and pragmatic adviser. She gives straight forward, clear advice.’
‘Walker Morris punches well above its weight. The team has an ability to assist U.S. clients with their inbound investments and take a very practical approach to all issues uncovered en route.’
‘Daniel O'Gorman, Oliver Duke and Jo Stephenson are stand-out corporate partners.’
‘Walker Morris offers a multidisciplinary service from a single site. They focus on providing sound commercial advice and a partner-led service. They consistently achieve results and have great client care.’
‘Jo Stephenson is a highly regarded trusted adviser in the sector. She always delivers a professional service that goes above and beyond and is actively involved in each transaction she works on, adding great value. Her attention to detail, technical knowledge and focus on client care are second to none.’
‘Commercial approach to billing and abortive fees. Genuine interest in the work and our business. Exceptional responsiveness and availability. Safe pair of hands.’
‘Easy going, calm under pressure and really exceptional and pragmatic advice. Willing to stick their neck out and make a suggestion or propose a decision, rather than defer to the client to take all the risk.’