Host of promotions at Walker Morris

LAW firm, Walker Morris, has announced its latest string of appointments.

The Leeds-based firm has appointed one partner, five directors and six associates in its most recent round of internal promotions.

Duncan Lole has been appointed partner in the finance department, where he specialises in insolvency and asset based lending.

The newly appointed directors include Ben Sheppard of the commercial team, Simon Hardcastle of the corporate department, Neil Howes of commercial dispute resolution, Karl Anders of property litigation and Bernardette Pope of the tax team.

In addition to this, the firm has promoted Stephen Radcliffe, Rebecca Oglethorpe, Anna Hudson, Vikki Hoyle, Rachel Anderson and Ken Armour to the position of associate.

Peter Smart, Chairman at Walker Morris said: “Duncan has been instrumental in developing Walker Morris’ Asset Based Lending team and has gained a deep understanding of the sector and of the issues that are of a real concern to the players in that market.”

“We place a huge amount of emphasis on the development of our personnel. Ultimately it is the success of our people that determines the future of the firm. We are delighted for Duncan and for the new directors and associates, and their promotions are well deserved. “