The competition practice at Walker Morris LLP provides advice to a host of clients spanning a wide range of sectors, including high-profile clients in the corporate, food, and sports spaces. The firm has a leading competition litigation practice, which works closely with the dispute resolution and real estate practices of the firm. Sarah Ward leads the team, with a practice advising clients on merger control issues, foreign direct investments, and the application of competition law to distribution. Nick Lees has extensive litigation experience, providing advice to large corporates and private equity portfolio companies on intricate matters. The team also grew, with the arrival of Della Heptinstall from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in April 2024, and Liz Turner from the CMA in March 2025.
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‘Sarah Ward has unparalleled experience within the region. She is great to work with, and you always feel prioritised and that she is on top of the case.’
'Approachable and friendly team, quick turnaround of documents and queries.'
'Practical and quick responses - often direct engagement with partners. Very approachable.'
Key clients
- Mattioli Woods plc
- Great Jackson Street Limited
- Trina Solar
- Arla Foods
- Audax Private Equity
- Table Tennis 365
- Froch Foods
Work highlights
Advised Mattioli Woods PLC on the NSIA aspects of its takeover by Tiger Bidco Limited, a subsidiary of the funds managed by Pollen Street Capital.
Continued to represent the Arla Foods group in its multi-million-pound follow-on damages claim against members of the EU trucks cartel.
Instructed by a FTSE 100 housebuilder to advise in relation to the CMA's market study into housebuilding in England, Scotland and Wales and a subsequent internal investigation into potentially unlawful information exchange.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Ward
Other key lawyers
Nick Lees; Della Heptinstall; Liz Turner