England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Insurance
Walker Morris LLP
Walker Morris LLP draws on the expert teams of its commercial dispute resolution, construction and infrastructure, and banking litigation practices to provide sector-specific expertise in its handling of professional negligence claims. Gwendoline Davies heads up the commercial dispute resolution team, with experience bringing claims against accountants, trustees, and other professionals, where she works alongside Nick Lees and Malcolm Simpson. Paul Hargreaves, Martin Scott and senior director Sue Harris handle matters relating to engineering and construction, with a strong track record in claims against professionals involved in the development and sale of major projects. Richard Sandford, Louise Power and Rob Payne work on claims arising against professionals in the finance space.
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Testimonials
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- 'Friendly and effective delivery of advice, and practicable (no fence sitting).'
- 'High quality and easily understood; clear directions.'
- 'Brilliant team of lawyers who are a delight to work with.'
Key clients
- A number of leaseholders of a development known as St Francis Tower, Ipswich
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Bank of Ireland
- UK Asset Resolution
- Topaz Finance Limited
- Oakwood Home Loans
- Pepper UK Finance
- Prospective purchasers of off-plan units at The Rise, Liverpool
Work highlights
- Acting for over 30 leaseholder owners of apartments at St Francis Tower, Ipswich, on their claim for aproximately £2.4m against the solicitors and licensed conveyancing practices.
- Acting on behalf of 94 clients on a multi-party claim for approximately £6m relating to the failed development known as The Rise, Liverpool.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gwendoline Davies, Paul Hargreaves, Nick Lees, Martin Scott, Malcolm Simpson, Nick McQueen, Tom Peel, Richard Sandford, Louise Power, Rob Payne