Walker Morris LLP’s pensions team in Leeds is jointly led by Ruth Bamforth and Liz Graham, both highly experienced specialists. Bamforth combines extensive City experience with deep expertise in advising on scheme reorganisations, winding-ups, and corporate transactions, while Graham has a long and varied career in pensions law. The team is well-regarded for providing pragmatic, straightforward advice on funding issues, covenant negotiations and GMP equalisation work. Sarah Greenwell supports the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is technically competent, offers pragmatic advice, responsive, pro-active in managing client's expectations and works collaboratively with the other advisers.'
- 'I've enjoyed working with them. They are warm and friendly, responsive, offer valuable, high-quality advice. They are also commercial in their approach.’
- 'Inclusive team that provides timely and easily accessible advice with pragmatism and professionalism. Also a genuinely lovely group of individuals who are fun and enjoyable to work with.'
- 'I mostly work with Ruth Bamforth and find her great to work with - great in terms of availability and flexibility, will provide clear, detailed and timely advice.'
Key clients
- Trustees of CMP Batteries Pension Scheme
- Trustees of the Hashimoto Limited Pension Scheme
- Trustee of the University of York Pension Fund
- Trustees of the PACCAR UK Pension Plan
- Trustees of the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
- Trustees of the Ashland Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Advised Trustees of the Ashland UK Pension Scheme on GMP equalisation and conversion.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ruth Bamforth; Liz Graham
Other key lawyers
Sarah Greenwell