Walker Morris LLP advise private clients across the technology, energy, sport and telecoms sectors on complex IT procurement projects, while also excelling in commercial disputes. Practice head Sally Mewies has expertise drafting various IT contracts, including technology, telecoms, cloud and SaaS style contracts. James Crayton acts for public sector and financial services clients on IT outsourcing matters, while Luke Jackson gives contractual advice on software licenses, hardware purchases and app developments. Nick Stubbs joined the team in April 2024 from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.
Testimonials
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‘The Walker Morris IT and telecoms practice work exceptionally well together as a team and are always at the forefront of innovations and best practices in this sector. Their work in the field of AI governance is notable.’
‘Sally Mewies and Luke Jackson are both incredibly personable individuals who are a joy to work with bringing a jest to the legal world and an infectious enthusiasm for all things technology.'
‘A real passion for their sector and an ability to articulate complex legal issues to a client or another adviser in language that is understandable and engaging. They also manage to keep supremely relevant to the Technology sector which is particularly important to entrepreneurs in this space.’
‘The team are a key strategic partner for us - generous with their time, keen to collaborate and full of fantastic ideas while also being open to our own suggestions. Luke Jackson, within Sally Mewies's team, stands out as someone who has a real can-do attitude and is a part of our relationship with WM.’
‘Walker Morris are able to provide a tailored, personal approach to any work that they do. All individuals are excellent to work with and make it very easy to work with them on any project.’
‘Very commercial, practical advice and strong technical and industry knowledge.’
‘Sally Mewies is always responsive and provides on point business advice and generates trust for clients.’
‘The teams within the firm listen attentively to your concerns and goals in order to give you the most practical but honest advice.’
Key clients
- Starbucks
- Mobile Broadband Network Limited
- Center Parcs
- Vet-AI
- Evri
- Crystal Palace Football Club
- Bloor Homes
- BUPA
- Smartest Energy Limited
- Jet2.com Limited
- Engie Limited
- PVH Group
Work highlights
- Advised Jet2 in relation to the procurement of IT systems for its state-of-the-art Retail Operations Centre located at Symmetry Park, Ma6nitude Middlewich, Cheshire.
- Advised Center Parcs on various key IT projects.
- Advised PVH, owner of brands that include Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, in relation to an agreement under which PVH would offer 'buy-now, pay-later' services to customers in PVH stores.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sally Mewies