The ‘incredibly experienced’ team at Walker Morris LLP advises on both public and private sector matters, spanning traditional development, modern construction, and major infrastructure and energy projects. Led by Tom Peel from the Leeds-based office, the team is well-versed within student accommodation, build to rent, and modular construction matters. Peel’s expertise ranges from commercial and industrial developments, to modal construction, procurement, and land remediation projects. He is supported by the ’rising star’, Alex Jones, who has experience in formulating and negotiating construction documents; and the ‘diligent’ Carly Thorpe, who offers expertise in high value and complex construction disputes, particularly those involving sports clubs and issues related to pitch and stand defects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tom Peel and the team provide personable and helpful insight, that cuts straight to the point of what we're trying to do as a business. Rather than giving standardised advice, they really take the time to listen to what we need and the wider context in which we're asking.’
- 'Excellent partners who really get to grips with a case and have a legal and commercial acumen which sets them apart.’
- ‘Alex Jones is our key contact. I can't sing Alex's praises enough in terms of our trust in his professional and competency. Alex always goes above and beyond, and I can't find any faults whatsoever in any legal work carried out by Alex and Walker Morris.'
- 'The practice as a whole is immensely helpful; digging through complex matters to deliver the information we need in a no-nonsense manner. The responsiveness really sets the team apart - they are always willing to pick up the phone and talk a problem through, we've felt valued as a client from the get-go.’
- ‘This team is an incredibly experienced team in the full range of construction matters, with particular depth of expertise in contentious cladding matters. They know everything there is to know about cladding disputes and have been in some of the leading cases. Associates are top-notch -the firm puts real effort into recruiting and retaining talent.'
- ‘Alex Jones is a rising star, definitely one to watch in the future. He has the ability to take highly complex matters and explain them in a simple manner to C-Suite. Would highly recommend.'
Key clients
- Unite Group Plc
- Port of Tilbury London Limited
- Moda Living
Work highlights
Acting for the industry leading build-to-rent (BTR) provider, Moda Living, in relation to the design and construction of multiple new build residential BTR schemes across the UK
Advising on numerous upgrades, redevelopments and new builds at the Port of Tilbury as part of its day to day operations and general expansion
Acting for leading UK developer (and new client) Beech Holdings which has 1,000 new residential apartments in the development pipeline across Sheffield, Newcastle and Manchester.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carly Thorpe
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alex Jones
Practice head
Tom Peel
Other key lawyers
Alex Jones; Carly Thorpe; Alastair Robertson; Jules Harbage