Ms Jo Stephenson > Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
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33 Wellington Street
LEEDS
LS1 4DL
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Ms Jo Stephenson

Work Department
Corporate Department
Position
Partner – Corporate Department
Career
Jo is a Partner in the Corporate Group and experienced in advising on a broad range of corporate matters, having a particular focus on private equity and M&A transactions. Jo is a key member of our Healthcare Group and has recently acted on a number of significant transactions in the care sector.
Languages
English
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
(Next Generation Partners)Walker Morris LLP impresses with a strong track record in cross-border matters, as well as in transactions related to the private equity and ECM space. Clients are often active in the food and drink, manufacturing and technology sectors. The practice is overseen by John Hamer who handles public and private takeovers and acquisitions, and also includes Debbie Jackson; she is a key contact for a variety of funds. Richard Naish is well versed in advising public companies as well as food & drink sector clients. Daniel O’Gorman and Oliver Duke are noted for their experience in cross-border M&A and UK ECM transactions. Jo Stephenson has a focus on healthcare clients.
Yorkshire and the Humber > Public sector > Health
Walker Morris LLP‘s practice head Jo Stephenson‘s ‘attention to detail, technical knowledge and focus on client care are second to none.’ The group regularly acts for care and retirement living companies and medical device and technology sector clients, such as national and international operators, as well as NHS trusts. Areas of expertise span regulatory issues, restructurings and insolvencies, and construction matters. Jeremy Moore is recognised for his portfolio transaction expertise.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire - Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial
- Next Generation Partners - Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Health - Yorkshire and the Humber > Public sector
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Construction
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Employment > Health and safety
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Public sector > Local government
- Real estate > Planning
- Insurance > Professional negligence
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Real estate > Social housing
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Public sector > Education
- Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Environment
- Public sector > Health
- Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI) > Infrastructure and energy
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Pensions
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property