Walker Morris LLP‘s large, dedicated corporate banking team covers the full spectrum of relevant mandates. The group covers project and real estate financing, as well as acquisition, corporate, and asset-backed lending. Team lead Philip Scott represents a broad range of clients, including alternative lenders and debt funds, in addition to clearing banks. Laura Lister and James Crellin are core team members. Lister specialises in real estate finance, while Crellin leads the alternative lending practice within the department. Senior associate Ricky Walker is a name to note, with experience across real estate finance, acquisition finance, and corporate lending.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Very easy to deal with, commercial and 'can-do' team and firm.'
  • 'Phil Scott gets things done - works well with lawyers on the other side to make things happen, not a keyboard warrior scoring points - just does a good job for his client.'
  • 'Walker Morris are a great law firm to work with and are very responsive to requests and queries. They work in a timely manner and proactively follow up on pending tasks, which is great to see in this industry.'
  • 'The individuals I have worked with are proactive and respond quickly to queries. They are great at time management and managing expectations. Overall, they deliver a great service!'
  • 'Walker Morris have a large team with extensive knowledge of the subject area, making them an excellent choice for legal services. Their team is ideal to handle large, volume or complex transactions.'
  • 'Regional practice with national reach and deep expertise is chosen segments.'
  • 'Phil Scott is highly experienced. Debbie Jackson has Specialist knowledge advising private equity, and is highly experienced, and well-connected.'

Key clients

  • Marshalls Plc
  • ASCO Holdings/Endless
  • Santander UK Plc
  • Telcom Group Limited
  • Reward Finance Group Limited
  • OakNorth Bank
  • Lloyds Bank
  • Proactis Holdings Limited

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Scott

Other key lawyers

James Crellin, Laura Lister, Ricky Walker