Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
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Our Corporate Group advises on UK and multi-jurisdictional private and public acquisitions.
For the majority of our clients we have long lasting and imbedded relationships which allows us to be aligned with the strategic rationale of the transaction at hand.
The size of our corporate group, along with the nature of the transactions we work on, allows us to navigate our clients through UK and overseas market practices and ensure that transactions are run in the most efficient manner and align with our clients’ goals.
Our Corporate lawyers are familiar with all aspects of corporate law and regulation affecting public and private companies, private equity and venture capital sponsors, management teams and their respective advisers. We also work closely with our specialist tax team and merger control/national security team to ensure transactions are structured appropriately.
The independent nature of Walker Morris is central to the way in which our Corporate Group acts. Through our sector focuses, we provide independent, user-friendly advice led by senior deal lawyers which we know what our clients are looking for from their advisers. Every transaction has its own nuances and we are here to unlock complex legal issues and discuss these with our clients in plain terms.
Chambers Review
Walker Morris is a prolific transactional practice which offers expertise in handling mid-market deals for Yorkshire-based and national corporate clients and private equity investors. The firm is broadly skilled across the full gamut of corporate law matters, with a particularly strong reputation for its expertise in equity capital markets work and handling governance issues for listed companies. Its areas of significant sectoral expertise include the retail, energy, technology and healthcare fields.
Work Highlights
- Walker Morris represented Elanders AB on its cross-border acquisition of Kammac Group for £100 million.
Strengths
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"All matters were covered perfectly by Walker Morris; the lawyers are professionals in each and every aspect."
"Walker Morris is always very responsive and offers excellent quality of service."
"The lawyers at Walker Morris know their stuff, the law firm has a strong team that deals with all issues that arise in the course of M&A."
"All matters were covered perfectly by Walker Morris; the lawyers are professionals in each and every aspect."
"Walker Morris is always very responsive and offers excellent quality of service."
"The lawyers at Walker Morris know their stuff, the law firm has a strong team that deals with all issues that arise in the course of M&A."
Notable Practitioners
Debbie Jackson is the head of the firm's fund sector group. She advises on private equity, venture capital and M&A transactions, as well as wider corporate governance issues.
"She's a superb leader who can always be relied upon."
"Debbie provides a highly responsive service providing confidence through her highly commercial advice."
"She provides strong pragmatic advice to clients and is great to work with on our projects."
"She's very concise, accurate and very approachable. If we have a problem, we can just pick up the phone to her."
Daniel O'Gorman is head of Walker Morris' international group, responsible for the firm's cross-border work and international relationships. He is regularly called upon by clients for his expertise in M&A work and equity capital markets issues.
"Daniel O'Gorman gives excellent advice, he has a perfect view of the client's needs and knows when to reach out to other members of his team for specialist advice."
"Daniel is very sharp and responsive, he's always on top of the issues and able to find solutions."
"Daniel's level of sophistication is very strong; he is excellent."
Richard Naish has significant experience representing public companies in various transactional matters and also has expertise in governance matters. His practice is particularly focused on clients in the food and beverage sector, and he is head of this Walker Morris specialist sector group.
"His expertise and contacts are a valuable asset to the firm."
"He's a solid lawyer."
John Hamer is the head of Walker Morris' corporate team. He maintains a broad corporate practice, frequently advising clients on various transactional and listing issues. He is experienced in handling acquisitions and investment matters.
John Hamer is the head of Walker Morris' corporate team. He maintains a broad corporate practice, frequently advising clients on various transactional and listing issues. He is experienced in handling MBOs, acquisitions and investment matters.
"John takes a genuine interest in our business."
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