Walker Morris named as a supplier to Government Commercial Agency legal panel. 13th August 2026 Walker Morris has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, securing positions on Lot 1a: Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector and Lot 4: Projects and Complex Advice, including PPP. The appointment reinforces Walker Morris' position as a trusted adviser to public sector organisations nationwide. It provides a compliant route for public bodies to access the firm's full-service legal offering and specialist expertise in major projects. The firm has a longstanding track record of advising public sector clients on significant and nationally important matters, including across infrastructure, planning, development, procurement and regeneration projects. Commenting on the appointment, Lee Gordon, Partner and Head of Planning & Infrastructure Consents at Walker Morris, said: "Being named as a supplier to GCA's Legal Panel for Public Sector framework reflects the strength of its public sector credentials and the collaborative, pragmatic advice Walker Morris LLP provide to clients delivering major projects and essential services across the UK. "Being named as a supplier to both Lot 1a and Lot 4 enables us to continue to support public sector organisations across the full spectrum of legal requirements, from day-to-day advisory work through to complex infrastructure and development projects. We look forward to working with public sector clients through the framework over the coming years." Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the UK's central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services - creating value for the nation. Walker Morris has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework and has been appointed to: * Lot 1a: Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector * Lot 4: Projects and Complex Advice, including PPP The framework offers public sector and third sector organisations access to legal advisory and transactional services across a broad range of specialisms.

Walker Morris strengthens offering with two senior appointments. 11th June 2026 Walker Morris has announced that it has bolstered its offering with the appointment of two new Directors: David Wood in Planning & Infrastructure Consents and Danny Fowler in Pensions, supporting continued growth across key practice areas. The dual appointments demonstrate the firm's ongoing investment in its people and its growth ambitions, enhancing its expertise across both real estate-led development and pensions advisory work. David Wood joins the Planning & Infrastructure Consents team from Hogan Lovells, where he spent more than 13 years advising on major development and infrastructure projects. His experience includes large-scale urban regeneration schemes, commercial and residential development, and nationally significant infrastructure projects, including development consent order (DCO) applications. Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for his technical expertise and commercial approach, David will further strengthen one of the largest and most experienced specialist planning teams in the region. He will support clients across the full lifecycle of development, from early-stage strategy and consenting through to delivery and contentious matters. Danny Fowler joins the Pensions team from Fieldfisher, bringing experience advising employers and trustees on complicated pensions matters. Before this, he spent eight years at PwC's Pensions Legal Practice, working on a broad range of high-profile and technically challenging issues, including scheme interpretation disputes, employer insolvencies, and global restructurings. Danny has advised a wide range of clients, including major corporate and public sector organisations, and is recognised for his strong technical expertise and client-focused approach. At Walker Morris, he will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the firm's pensions practice and enhancing its client offering nationwide. Commenting on his appointment, David Wood said: "I am delighted to have joined Walker Morris's Planning & Infrastructure Consents team. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex work and a genuinely collaborative culture. Having spent much of my career in London, it is particularly exciting to return to Leeds and join such a highly regarded team." Danny Fowler added: "Walker Morris presents a compelling proposition as a single-site firm delivering city-quality work outside of London. The opportunity to be based in Yorkshire while working on high-profile matters was a major draw for me. "I'm excited to join a strong and growing pensions team and to help build a differentiated experience for clients, providing London-quality advice in a competitive and flexible way. I am particularly looking forward to having a bigger impact on clients as the team continues to grow."