Mr Ben Sheppard > Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Walker Morris LLP acts for local authorities throughout the UK and public and private sector stakeholders operating in the sector including government departments and agencies, NHS bodies, registered providers, utilities companies, funders and major contractors. Areas of expertise encompass public procurements, governance work, subsidy control issues, and freedom of information matters; the group also covers real estate, construction, employment, corporate and finance work. Ben Sheppard handles PPP, PFI and outsourcing contracts, while Chris Woodthorpe is a real estate specialist; the pair jointly lead the group.

Walker Morris LLP has demonstrable experience in the waste and bioresources sectors and advises its roster of clients on energy from waste, anaerobic digestion and biogas projects. The ‘commercially astute’ team frequently leverages the expertise of other departments within the firm to provide multidisciplinary advice on infrastructure and energy mandates. Ben Sheppard, who is a key contact for energy from waste, renewables and low carbon energy matters, jointly leads the practice alongside real estate partner Judith Pike. Litigator Gwendoline Davies and construction expert Jules Harbage are also key members of the team.