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Walker Morris LLP
Walker Morris LLP acts for a range of high-profile pension schemes and provides pension support to a number of US law firms, particularly in relation to major transactional mandates. The Leeds team, led by Jo Ratcliffe with her ‘huge depth of knowledge and experience’, has a sector specialism in privatised utilities, charities, and public sectors. Also of note is Elizabeth Graham, who has developed a large client roster of pension funds from her work both nationally and internationally.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Highly knowledgeable and experienced, particularly in complex transactions and negotiations.'
- 'Great breadth of knowledge and skills in the team. Very easy to get hold of and work with.'
- 'Their Pensions Breakfast Seminars in Leeds are well-known for being innovative, fun, and engaging.'
- 'Jo Ratcliffe is down-to-earth, warm and engaging, and easy to work with. Jo is has a huge depth of knowledge and experience and I would want her on my team on any difficult negotiations.'
- 'Friendly and very knowledgeable. Gave practicable advice at all times.'
- 'Good attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the Forth Ports Group Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Drax 2019 Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Capita Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
- Trustees of the Water Associated Employers Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the York University Pension Fund
- Trustees of the University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme
- Trustees of the PACCAR UK Pension Plan
- Trustees of the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
- Trustees of the Banco do Brasil Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Ashland Pension Scheme
- Trustees of CMP Batteries Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Hashimoto Limited Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jo Ratcliffe