Walker Morris LLP primarily works with leading household names on intricate IT procurements, with particular expertise in the financial services, energy, and sports technology sectors. The practice works closely with the employment, IP, real estate, and regulatory teams of the firm, and handles complex IT-related disputes. Sally Mewies leads the team, and works with high-profile retail and telecoms clients; Mewies also has vast knowledge of AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies. James Crayton is key to the practice, acting for public and private sector clients on a range of IT outsourcings, and advising on Internet of Things matters. Nick Stubbs is ‘excellent and has a very good view of the market of IT contracts’, an area in which Luke Jackson also excels.
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Testimonials
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- 'Luke Jackson has delivered exceptional advice and assistance, but additionally delivers above and beyond our expectations.'
- 'Luke Jackson provides great service, understanding our specific business needs and providing tailored solutions in a personable and approachable way. He takes the time to understand the whole situation before providing advice, which is always pragmatic and practical.'
- 'Luke Jackson was a great support, turning around reviews quickly, giving sensible commercial advice to the business, and drawing on his experience to provide sector specific knowledge.'
- 'Not only are they fully capable of supporting with work efficiently and with expected quality, they are approachable and understanding.'
- ‘The team provides great service. I am very confident in all of the advice that I receive from them, and always receive responses in a prompt and timely manner.’
- ‘Provide excellent commercial legal advice.’
Key clients
- Starbucks
- Mobile Broadband Network Limited
- Center Parcs
- Evri
- Crystal Palace Football Club
- Bloor Homes
- BUPA
- SmartestEnergy Limited
- Jet2.Com Limited
- ENGIE Limited
- PVH Group
- Forth Ports Limited
Work highlights
Advised Center Parcs on various key IT projects underpinning the successful operation of its villages.
Advised sports technology platform JustGo on the negotiation of a key supply contract with leading governing body British Gymnastics.
Advised Sheffield United in relation to all major IT contracting requirements.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Nick Stubbs
Leading associates
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Luke Jackson
Practice head
Sally Mewies
Other key lawyers
James Crayton; Nick Stubbs; Luke Jackson