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Walker Morris LLP

Walker Morris LLP

England - Yorkshire • Dispute resolution

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Banking litigation

Walker Morris LLP is a key player in financial litigation, known for handling complex cases with regulatory and commercial significance. The firm has expanded its focus to cover commercial lending claims, fraud-related disputes, and bridging finance matters. Rob Payne offers strategic guidance on operational risk and reputational concerns, while Richard Sandford is highly regarded for his expertise in secured and unsecured debt recovery. Ashley Neville also contributes to the practice.
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  • ‘Very approachable and "hands on" advice. Provide excellent summary of cases and well thought through solutions.’

    ‘Richard Sandford - very responsive, friendly and excellent in-depth knowledge of issues.’

    ‘Rob Payne - a safe pair of hands for any client; astute and well-versed in the law.’

    ‘The team really go the extra mile. The quality of the work is not only exceptional but is dealt with in commercially savvy and efficient ways.’

    ‘Richard Sandford is a stand-out individual. His analysis is first-rate and he leaves no stone unturned. He does not shy away from difficult legal issues or circumstances, and instead rolls his sleeves up and deals with the matter head on. He is incredibly easy to work with and his commercial awareness is striking.’

    ‘The Banking Litigation team at Walker Morris punch well above their weight given their regional presence and are a trusted partner for us on finance disputes of any size and complexity.’

    ‘Rob Payne is a deeply impressive operator. He combines pragmatic and commercial advice with a deep understanding of the law.'

    'Ashley Neville is a partner in waiting, extremely amiable, commercial and dedicated lawyer who has developed significant knowledge under Rob Payne's tutelage.’ 'Rob Payne is excellent, responsive and thorough.' 'Rob Payne is an industry leading, technically excellent and highly motivated professional who adds real value to our business.'

Key clients

  • Atelier Capital Partners Limited Charles Street Commercial Investments Limited CREO 12 Sarl Family Finance Limited Foundation Home Loans Handelsbanken Plc Imagine Mortgages Limited Integro Funding Limited LendInvest Lloyds Banking Group Loughborough Building Society Mortgage Express & NRAM Limited Octopus Real Estate & Fern Trading Group Limited OneSavings Bank Pepper Money REBUILDINGSOCIETY.COM Ltd Schneider Financial Solutions Limited Shawbrook Bank Limited Skipton Building Society Swift Advances Plc Tandem Bank Limited The Mortgage Lender Limited Together Commercial Finance Limited Topaz Finance Limited Quidie Limited Vida Bank Limited Watchtower Finance Limited Alder King LLP Allsop LLP FRP Advisory Kroll Advisory Limited Opus Restructuring LLP Pantera Property Limited Savills LLP Walker Singleton Waterfold Asset Management Limited Watling Real Estate Limited

Work highlights

Representing Together Commercial Finance Limited as Second Respondent in an appeal to the UK Supreme Court concerning a landlord’s breach of the tenants ‘right of first refusal’ and its impact on pre-existing security granted to the lender and the subsequent grant of additional leasehold interests by the landlord.