Walker Morris LLP

Governance, procurement, and freedom of information matters are all strengths of the team at Walker Morris LLP, and the practice regularly advises local authorities as well as private sector clients on local government projects, developments, frameworks, and contracts. Ben Sheppard and Chris Woodthorpe lead the practice; Sheppard has expertise in PPP projects, subsidy control, and procurement law, while Woodthorpe specialises in regeneration and development transactions. Sarah Ward has competition expertise, particularly advising on state aid and subsidy control issues, while Lee Gordon specialises in planning and infrastructure mandates. Carly Thorpe and Lynsey Oakdene are also noted.