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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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