Walker Morris progresses ambitious growth plans with 3 lateral hires

Lee Gordon joins from Weightmans LLP and has a particular emphasis on major infrastructure and energy projects, strategic residential development schemes and garden town settlements. He has notable compulsory purchase and development consent order experience, which includes successfully leading teams advising on the promotion of infrastructure consents for various major projects. As well as ranking within Chambers and Legal 500, Lee was shortlisted for Real Estate Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024.

Simon Ingham is joining the Commercial Dispute Resolution team from Gateley Legal, to further the firm’s residential housebuilding practice, where he has considerable expertise. He acts for many of the leading national and regional housebuilders, land promoters and developers advising on complex disputes relating to the acquisition and development of land for residential use.

Simon brings a wealth of experience which will enhance Walker Morris’ ‘living’ offering, and support for national housebuilders, further supporting its recognised development, planning, and plot sales teams to continue to provide the highest quality full service offering to its housebuilder clients.

Nick Stubbs joins from Eversheds Sutherland. In his new position, Nick will leverage his extensive expertise to work alongside multi-disciplinary teams, including Commercial, Technology, and the firm’s expansive Regulatory departments.

With over 25 years of experience, Nick specialises in commercial contracts and technology, along with a focus on financial services and retail, adding to the firms already strong capabilities in these practice areas. He has gained recognition within the industry as a trusted advisor, particularly in strategically important commercial arrangements and procurement.

Speaking on the new appointments, Malcolm Simpson, Managing Partner said:

“Lee, Simon, and Nick bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective practices, enabling us to strengthen and develop our existing client offering at Walker Morris.

“These appointments showcase our continued investment in innovation and our people, as part of our three-year growth strategy. We’re thrilled to be expanding our team at a time when there are significant opportunities in the rapidly changing global market, supporting our ongoing position as a leading firm.”

Walker Morris provides highly tailored, long-term, strategic advice to clients both in the UK and internationally. Its diverse collection of lawyers and professionals embody an entrepreneurial spirit and work incredibly hard to elevate clients to greater success.