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Walker Morris LLP

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Philip Scott serves as the the practice head at Walker Morris LLP. The Leeds-based team is noted by one client as ‘a single office firm with a concentration of talented, high calibre lawyers’. The firm has particular strength in the sports finance area, and is also noted for its expertise regarding sustainability-linked loans and private equity-backed transactions. ’First-class’ director Laura Lister is another name to note. Former co-head Michael Taylor has left the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘WM are a unique practice as they are a single office firm with a concentration of talented, high calibre lawyers.’

  • ‘Philip Scott is a stand-out member of the practice for me. He provides a partner-led service that benefits from an experienced, calm and assured approach. It is clear that he is focused on the development of his team too.’

  • ‘The team have depth and a range of knowledge to help with issues beyond just the banking documents, whether that be exit route advice for the bank, contact review or advice on IP, they have someone to help.’

  • 'Laura Lister is a first-class banking lawyer: bright, attentive, responsive, personable and gives clear advice.'

  • ‘The Walker Morris team has expert knowledge of complex finance and real estate structures. The workout and recoveries team work closely with the banking team to ensure that all transactions are analysed from the "worst case" scenario to best protect their clients.’

  • ‘James Crellin - responsive and has excellent technical banking knowledge and communication skills. James can manage all types of financings to deliver an excellent and cost effective product.'

  • ‘The WM team have a real can-do attitude - they combine protecting their clients' interests with a focus on delivering within the required timescales. I love the fact that, unlike some other firms, with WM you deal with the senior, experienced people who take hands-on responsibility for the work; they understand the issues and negotiate hard on your behalf.'

  • ‘Philip Scott and Laura Lister are completely committed to their clients - doing whatever is required to get a transaction over the line. Laura Lister is brilliant at co-ordinating multiple parties in complex transactions and bringing all the threads together.’

Key clients

  • Marshalls Plc
  • Lloyds Bank Plc
  • Evans Property Group
  • Findel Education
  • Virgin Money (also known as Yorkshire Bank/Clydesdale Bank Plc)
  • HSBC UK Bank Plc

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Scott

Other key lawyers

James Crellin, Laura Lister