Walker Morris LLP's team is praised for its ‘outstanding market knowledge’, advising a diverse client base of occupiers, private developers, and both national and international investors on complex development projects and transactions. The group has notable experience in the build to rent and student accommodation sectors. George Bacon assumed leadership of the practice and is a key contact for developers such as Kier Property, while former practice head Jeremy Moore routinely advises institutional investor clients such as GIC, on property acquisitions and disposals. Will Cousins is noted for his handling of student accommodation mandates ,and Adam Reed is a key name for transactional real estate issues.
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‘The team at WM provide an excellent range of skills and capabilities and responsiveness on a wide range of commercial property, construction and property litigation matters.’
‘Full-service law firm, always very responsive and helpful. Matches the big London firms for quality of advice.’
‘George Bacon is a very safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with, I have worked with him for over 12 years from when he was at Eversheds. He works very hard and has a good team around him. George helps transactions run smoothly by commanding respect and working well with lawyers on the other side of the deal.’
‘Good strength of team and associate base.’
‘Will Cousins is fantastic lawyer who excels in his pragmatism, commercial mindset and excellent availability and speed of response. Will understands our business well. Will is also an absolute pleasure to work with and very personable. Highly recommended.’
‘The Walker Morris real estate team have strength in depth and are a cohesive, highly responsive and skilled group who are able to provide a range of complimentary services from colleagues within other practice groups on a seamless basis.’
‘George Bacon and Jo Hawkins - I have worked with both George and Jo for several years and they continue to excel in fantastic client service. Always available and I am always made to feel like my work is being prioritised when necessary. They are both calm under pressure, measured and technically very good, a safe pair of hands. George in particular has been fantastic assisting the business with key corporate acquisitions, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and managing advisers in other jurisdictions.’
‘Will Cousins - Has an excellent ability to lead a team, delivering on complex and challenging transactions. He has taken time to understand us as a company, developing a long-standing, trusted relationship.’
Key clients
- GIC
- Moda Living
- Unite Students
- Next plc
- Starbucks
- Pickard Properties
- Peel Group
- Cubo Work
- Kier Property
- Leeds Bradford Airport
Work highlights
- Advised GIC on real estate, construction and planning diligence relating to a life sciences park development in London.
- Acted for Unite Group plc on the development of 358 bed student accommodation in Durham that will be let to Durham University for a term of 40 years.
- Supported Next on all real estate aspects of the acquisition of Joules from administrators.
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Practice head
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George Bacon