Walker Morris LLP

We recently hosted an international delegation to showcase our innovative legal tech approach, organised by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). We demonstrated our integration of cutting-edge technologies like HighQ, LMA Automate, Avvoka, and Orbital Witness CoPilot AI, driven by our award-winning ‘I did that’ initiative. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eBhXmHGT #LegalTech #Innovation #WalkerMorris

We have an exciting opportunity to join as a Bid Lead to join our dedicated Bids team. In this role, you'll work closely with and be supported by our Bids Manager to manage and create informal proposals, credentials documents, competitive bids, and presentations for our legal teams. Interested? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eAKTGQHA

This month our colleagues volunteered at Bishop Young Academy for an Employability Day. This interactive workshop aimed to equip students with essential skills to excel in future interviews. The day included mock interviews, feedback sessions, skills workshops and more. We're excited to continue our 3-year relationship with Bishop Young, thank you to our volunteers who made the event a success for the students. Find out more about our positive impact here: https://lnkd.in/egiZn-zg #ESG #PositiveImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment

In Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Limited, Man City was found to have unlawfully deducted Benjamin Mendy's wages for 18 of the 22 months that he was unable to play. He was unable to play due to a combination of a safeguarding suspension and periods of being either remanded in custody or subject to prohibitive bail conditions, following a number of allegations of rape and sexual assault. Charlotte Smith, Adam Melling, and Hugo Adams delve into the details of the case. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eTYKhbpC #EmploymentLaw #SportsLaw #FootballClubs

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is coming. It will introduce mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for large EU companies and non-EU companies operating in the EU. Our sustainability and supply chain specialists, Ben Sheppard and James Crayton, explain what businesses need to know. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eZRpfreA #CSDDD #Sustainability #WalkerMorris

In November's edition of Adjudication Matters, Carly Thorpe, Georgina Blenkin, and Victoria Bramham explore recent adjudication enforcement cases. They delve into the relationship between notice provisions and loss and expense claims, whether paying an adjudicator's fees waives any rights, requesting financial information in enforcement proceedings, and more. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ezNAYDaJ #AdjudicationMatters #ConstructionLaw #WalkerMorris

Take a look at Carly Thorpe and Jonathan Coser recent article on 'Levelling the playing field: Spectator accessibility in UK sports stadiums & venues'. Read the full article here: #WalkerMorris #SportsLaw

Looking for a new role? We might have the perfect thing for you. Whether you're a solicitor or a business services professional, our award-winning sustainable careers offering ensures you have the right balance of engagement and support. Sound interesting? Explore our latest opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eFGSPNSR #CareersInLaw #Careers #WalkerMorris

Climate transition planning is fast moving beyond the aspirational 'like to have', to becoming an essential requirement. In this article, our Infrastructure & Energy partner and Net Zero specialist, Ben Sheppard, summarises the key legal and regulatory aspects of transition planning, and offers a step-by-step approach to help businesses devise and implement their own climate transition plan. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFMSAbqF #ClimateTransition #NetZero #WalkerMorris

Tonight's the night our People & Culture team attend the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards. We have been nominated as a finalist for 'HR Team of the Year'. Best of luck to our team!