Food and drink manufacturers, energy and infrastructure businesses, and financial services providers are among those who trust the ‘good all-round team’ at Walker Morris LLP to handle work such as multi-million pound damages claims, tax litigation and cross-border trade disputes. Gwendoline Davies heads up the team and counts large-scale nuisance claims among her spheres of proficiency. Nick Lees is a known name for his prowess in disputes arising from private equity transactions. Nick McQueen has emerged as a prominent figure in resolving disputes related to substantial energy and infrastructure endeavours, while Louise Norbury-Robinson is a key contact for technology disputes. Lynsey Oakdene is active across commercial contract disputes, warranty claims and partnership disputes. Simon Ingham joined in April 2024 from Gateley Legal.
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Valda Energy
- Crown Oil
- Mobile Broadband Network Limited
- Caterpillar Group (International)
- Avant Homes
- Hallmark
- Lucozade
- British Steel
- ENGIE / EQUANS
- Drax Group (Drax Power, Drax Energy Solutions, Opus)
- Kier Group
- Arla (UK and Netherlands)
- Bupa
- Starbucks
- Evri (formerly Hermes)
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Gwendoline Davies