Mrs Debbie Jackson > Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
Walker Morris LLP Offices
33 Wellington Street
LEEDS
LS1 4DL
England
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Mrs Debbie Jackson
Work Department
Corporate
Position
Partner
Career
Debbie Jackson is one of five partners in the Corporate Group at Walker Morris. Voted as one of the UK’s ‘Hot 100’ by The Lawyer, she is recognised for her hands-on approach in providing practical solutions and her commitment to forging longstanding relationships. She specialises in all aspects of corporate law and regulation and has particular experience in M&A and private equity and venture capital transactions.
Described by clients as “very constructive, very commercial, very driven and actively involved in the issues” and someone who “doesn’t fall out with the other side” Debbie is seen as the “go to” lawyer to get deals done.
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
(Leading individuals)Walker Morris LLP is well regarded for its corporate expertise in the region, with a strong track record acting across private equity, equity capital markets, and cross-border M&A mandates. It has particular expertise in the food and drink, manufacturing and industrial, and technology sectors. John Hamer heads the group, with demonstrable experience in handling public and private company take-overs and acquisitions, private equity investments and joint ventures. Debbie Jackson leads on funds-related matters, while Richard Naish handles matters arising out of the food and drink sector. Daniel O’Gorman is noted for his cross-border M&A and UK ECM transactions expertise, while Oliver Duke acts on inbound M&A mandates. Jo Stephenson has experience in the healthcare sector.
London > Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m)
(Firms to watch)From its Leeds base, Walker Morris LLP acts for portfolio companies and private equity funds – both domestic and international – on a range of buyouts and portfolio company transactions, frequently with a cross-border element. Debbie Jackson – experienced in PE, VC, and M&A work – leads the team.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial
- Leading individuals Yorkshire and the Humber > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Construction
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Employment > Employment: Leeds and 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
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation
- Public sector > Education
- Real estate > Environment
- Public sector > Health
- Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI) > Infrastructure and energy
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Pensions
- Real estate > Social housing
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax