About

Provided by Walker Morris LLP

Walker Morris has one of the largest and most successful Commercial Dispute Resolution teams outside London, offering specialist legal services in litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

We help our clients to avoid disputes becoming litigious wherever we can. Right from the very start we‘ll work with you to develop a clear strategy.  Our role is to optimise any pressure points and find opportunities to resolve the dispute. We make decisions based on the outcome you need and we don’t lose sight of cost.  We’re mindful of early dispute resolution and we’re fortunate to have accredited mediators in our team.

If disputes can’t be avoided, our formidable experience as litigators means that we’re in the perfect position to manage even the most complex and demanding of disputes.

All our Partners have significant trial experience and we’re proud to be able to claim numerous successes in the High Court, as well as the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. We also have extensive experience of using ADR procedures such as mediation to obtain commercial settlements for our clients.

Our clients are in every industry sector, ranging from multinational corporations and major financial institutions through to SMEs and high-profile individuals. We regularly advise on potentially contentious aspects of major corporate and financial transactions, and with an increasingly global client base, our international arbitration practice is growing rapidly.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Yorkshire
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Walker Morris has a respected litigation team with substantial experience handling a range of different commercial disputes. The team's expertise includes advising on shareholder disputes and contractual issues, as well as claims with significant fraud elements. It acts for clients across a range of sectors, including energy, food manufacturing and property development.

Work Highlights

Provided by Walker Morris LLP
  • Walker Morris acted for several gas and electricity suppliers including ENGIE< Drax Opus and more in defending a group litigation order concerning a supply contract dispute and the payment of commission to energy brokers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Malcolm Simpson
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Eminent Practitioners

Malcolm Simpson is managing partner of Walker Morris and a highly respected figure in the market, with particular experience handling shareholder disputes as well as breach of contract cases.

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Rob Payne
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Band 2

Rob Payne acts for clients on a range of complex disputes and investigations relating to the banking sector. He regularly handles claims of alleged misrepresentation and fraud, as well as advising clients on how to manage risk and avoid litigation.

"Rob is very knowledgeable, especially in terms of banking and finance litigation."

Nick Lees
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Nick Lees
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Band 3

Nick Lees is well recognised by market commentators, acting for both defendants and claimants in commercial disputes. He has experience advising clients in a wide range of sectors including food and drink, manufacturing and finance.

"Nick Lees is adept at providing calm and focussed advice in disputes which have a complex technical and commercial background."

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Richard Sandford
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Band 4

Richard Sandford acts on a wide array of litigious matters for major national banks and other lenders. He often handles complex debt recovery actions as well as claims of professional negligence and title disputes.

"Richard Sandford is an excellent litigator and a thoroughly nice chap."

Nick McQueen
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Nick McQueen
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Up and Coming

Nick McQueen has experience handling a variety of commercial disputes including those concerning contractual breaches, supply chain issues and the energy industry.

"I really love working with Nick, he is very straightforward and pragmatic."

"Nick is very personable, bringing a depth of knowledge and a profound commercially astuteness to complex issues."

"Nick's advice is commercial, practical and tailored. What sets him apart is the depth of his understanding of sector issues and business drivers."

Ranked Lawyers at
Walker Morris LLP

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Yorkshire

Litigation

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Malcolm Simpson
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Eminent Practitioners
2
Rob Payne
2
Band 2
Nick Lees
3
Nick Lees
3
Band 3
4
Richard Sandford
4
Band 4
Nick McQueen
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Nick McQueen
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Claire Acklam

Louise Norbury-Robinson

Lynsey Oakdene