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Walker Morris LLP

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Walker Morris LLP‘s team, renowned as ’knowledgeable’ and ‘practical’, covers all aspects of banking law, including corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged lending, development and investment, and project finance. The Leeds-based team is headed by Philip Scott, who brings over 20 years of experience in the sector. Scott acts for clearing banks, alternative lenders, and debt funds on the full range of finance transactions, including corporate finance, development and investment finance, and asset-backed lending; while Laura Lister is renowned for her work on complex real estate finance deals.
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  • ‘Knowledgeable and practical. Fast turn around of advice and guidance when time critical. Nice, easy to talk to individuals.'

  • ‘The Walker Morris pensions team is small but exceptionally well-qualified and experienced. It's a very high quality team.'

  • ‘The team members are consistently very sensible, responsive and easy to work with.'

  • ‘A large team who can call on many resources across different sectors. Always listen and act accordingly.'

Key clients

  • OakNorth Bank plc
  • Essentra Plc
  • Renew​

Work highlights

Advised ASCO on a complex, syndicated, multi-jurisdictional ABL £81,000,000 debt facility – a funding package that will support entities in the UK, Norway, and Canada, covering receivables, work in progress, property, and a cash flow loan.
Advised Various PL and EFL Football clubs on player transfer funding arrangements in relation to 10+ national and international player transfers for over £130,000,000 of debt.
Advised Renew Holdings PLC which has its headquarters based in West Yorkshire, on an amendment to its £120,000,00 syndicated facility with HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to facilitate its acquisition of an entity situated in Holland, Full Circle Wind.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Philip Scott

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Laura Lister

Practice head

Phil Scott

Other key lawyers

Laura Lister; James Crellin; Laura Gordon