Meet the team

Introducing the professionals behind Glenville Walker and Partners, in partnership together to ensure you receive the most dedicated,
experienced and bespoke service within the legal sector.

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  Hazel Walker

  Group Chief Executive Officer

  Hazel Walker became Chief Executive Officer of Glenville Walker and Partners in 2016.
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  Hazel Walker

  Group Chief Executive Officer

  Hazel Walker became Chief Executive Officer of Glenville Walker and Partners in 2016.
  

  She leads the firm’s ambition to provide specialist business law advice to clients in a dynamic and effective way, uniting high growth owner-managed businesses with commercially savvy straight-talking lawyers.

  Hazel is responsible for developing the firm’s strategic approach identifying Glenville Walker and Partners as the law firm creating the solutions for your business whether that be for corporate, commercial, intellectual property, litigation, or commercial property advice.

  Her role as a non-legal manager of a complexed and highly regulated law firm has evolved since the firm began and so she has developed additional skills in all areas of practice management and legal compliance as the firm’s financial compliance officer.

  Hazel is passionate about the firms well established culture, from the collaborative, fun and supportive environment for all employees through to our long-standing loyal relationships with clients.

  Hazel is a senior member of the management board with over 16 years of extensive professional experience in operational and business management as well as overarching digital marketing strategy.

  Hazel has held a number of executive management roles in both the professional sector and maritime, logistics and energy sector across the Northwest since 2006, working for well know business lobbying agencies in Liverpool, Preston and the Wirral, demonstrating a track record of multidisciplinary strategic management and technical knowledge relevant for the legal industry.

  Telephone: 0151 305 9654
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  Denise Walker

  Head of Business Law - Solicitor

  Denise is the founder of Glenville Walker and is Head of the Business Law department. Read more
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  Denise Walker

  Head of Business Law - Solicitor

  Denise is the founder of Glenville Walker and is Head of the Business Law department.

  Denise advises on all aspects of Business Law and as Head of Corporate Department she quite uniquely instigated the development of a Corporate Finance offering within her last firm over 16 years ago. This also encompasses Corporate Finance and Business Enhancement and Restructuring.

  Denise has worked very closely with Corporate Finance for many years and as a result has developed a more rounded approach to business advice’s which has enhanced her reputation and has been recognised by her clients as different.

  Denise is a natural communicator and has a wide circle of business contacts which she will draw upon in Glenville Walker to create a useful and exciting network of support for Business Clients.

  Denise qualified as a Solicitor in 1991 after a prior career in Haematology in Hospital Pathology. Denise spent 27 years working as a Corporate Lawyer in a large Business focused North west regional law firm. She was made Partner 4 years after qualification, was Head of the Corporate Department for 13 years (leading a team of 30 people which has the largest corporate team in Liverpool at that time), a member of the firm’s Management Board for two consecutive terms, developed that firm’s Corporate Finance offering and managed the Department through 4 consecutive mergers.

  Denise decided upon a change of direction and founded Glenville Walker with her partners on the 3rd of January 2017.

  Denise’s vision is to ensure that Glenville Walker will provide value for money by providing its clients with more user friendly, down to earth, commercially minded and practically useful advices either itself or through its network of experienced Business Consultants.

  This approach stands out as different in this world of larger corporate law firms who sadly seem to be losing their business friendly cultures as a function of their size.

  What the legal 500 says about Denise

  The Legal 500 2016 says Denise is “first rate” and Denise has been described in Legal 500 as a leading individual for many years.

  Denise is also recognised in Chambers

  What others say about Denise

  ‘Forster Dean has worked with Denise Walker for many years and she is pragmatic, highly professional and always has our best interests at heart.’
  Bill Betts, Director, Forster Dean

  “We have worked with Denise Walker on a number of occasions now. She has completed a complex restructuring of our group and has also acquired other businesses on our behalf. Denise’s straight forward advice is invaluable from a commercial perspective and we treat her as our sounding board for business strategy. We cannot recommend her highly enough and we have moved all of our business legal requirements to Glenville Walker.”
  Elaine Clarke and Andy Donaldson, Baa Bar Group.

  “When you really need someone to go in and bat for you – Denise Walker is the solicitor I would choose! Her commitment means you know you have a great ally and advocate – and a friend when times are challenging.”
  Gary Devaney, CEO and Chairman, MD Insurance Services Ltd

  “We were struggling to deal with a legal issue, but once we brought in Denise Walker of Glenville Walker and Partners the issue was dealt with very quickly and highly professionally. I would highly recommend Denise and Glenville Walker and Partners.”
  David Tinsley, Managing Director, Trederwen Springs 2008 Ltd
  “Denise’s exceptionally broad knowledge of Business Law was fully evident as she represented our business complete its MBO; at all times her attention to every detail was outstanding. I recommend Denise Walker highly.”
  Paul McGuckin, CEO, CS Financial Solutions Ltd

  “We have used the services of Denise Walker and her team for many years and undoubtedly will continue to do so.

  As Managing Director of a group of companies based in Merseyside, I have, over the years, had to rely on accurate and timely advice from Denise Walker and her team with regard to many areas of Corporate and Commercial issues. From complex supplier contracts to business restructuring and all parts in between, I have always valued the legal advice provided by her.
  Her ability to very quickly cut through the “white noise” of commercial issues and summarise the problem and the legal requirements of dealing with issues has always impressed me.
  Equally important is this advice is always provided in a down to earth, common sense manner and strips away the “legalese” jargon which can often accompany such commercial issues.
  I would recommend her services to anyone needing, accurate, cost effective and timely advice in all Corporate and Commercial decisions.”
  David Hughes, Managing Director, Lawton’s Ltd.

  “I have worked with Denise on numerous projects over many years and always appreciated and enjoyed her common sense approach and ability to cut through issues to find pragmatic and commercial solutions. Denise delivers this in a down to earth manner, which is an asset and which helps create a strong long term working relationship that I value greatly”

  Mark Borzomato, Investment Director, SPARK Impact Limited

  Telephone: 0151 305 9652
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  Alistair Howard

  Group Financial Director

  More than just an ‘ex-Banker’ Alistair spent 30 years in Commercial/Corporate Banking before leaving at the end of 2009. Read more
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  Alistair Howard

  Group Financial Director

  More than just an ‘ex-Banker’ Alistair spent 30 years in Commercial/Corporate Banking before leaving at the end of 2009.

  Since then Alistair has run his own Businesses and currently has a number of Business interests. Consequently, Alistair understands, has empathy with and practical experience of the issues facing Business Owners. Traditionally trained and professionally qualified Alistair’s skill set lies firmly in the SME arena.

  Alistair is a plain-speaking individual who manages client expectation at the outset and interfaces with the Bankers for the best result – Gamekeeper turned Poacher?

  Whilst not previously promoting his Banking Review skills Alistair has been sought out over the last few years to help clients facing issues.

  What others say about Alistair
  “Alistair has worked closely with us for the last 4 years helping a Director to mitigate his Personal Guarantee obligation where the Bank was being extremely vague in its promises and enticing the Director to continue working out a development scheme with the ‘carrot’ of assessing the guarantee obligation at the end of the scheme. By becoming involved, understanding the Bank’s position and the nuances involved with the process of dealing with the Bank and being able to assess the benefits to the Bank of the Director remaining involved versus an Insolvency or appointment of an LPA Receiver, Alistair was able to provide a common-sense approach throughout, substantiated by costs / benefits to the Bank and this obligation was significantly reduced from £600k to just under £100k.”
  Christopher Morris, Partner, Gunner Cooke LLP Solicitors

  Telephone: 0151 305 9650

   
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  Mark Williams

  Senior Associate - Business Law

  Mark joined the team in April 2020 full of creative commercial advice for our diverse range of corporate clients with a wealth of hands-on practical experience in the industry. Read more
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  Mark Williams

  Senior Associate - Business Law

  Mark joined the team in April 2020 full of creative commercial advice for our diverse range of corporate clients with a wealth of hands-on practical experience in the industry.

  As a Senior Associate within the corporate department at Glenville Walker and Partners, Mark advises clients on a range of business transactions including acquisitions, disposals and mergers, re-organisations and joint ventures in addition to advising on corporate governance matters, shareholders agreements and company incorporation’s.

  Mark works across a variety of sectors and has experience in advising start-ups, small to medium sized organisations and international organisations that wish to incorporate and establish UK subsidiaries.

  Having run his own business, Mark possesses first-hand knowledge of the commercial reality facing entrepreneurs and delivers solutions with in a pragmatic manner.

  Mark is passionate about sport, and in particular his beloved Everton Football Club, he also plays cricket, golf and squash. Mark has travelled to numerous destinations across the world and not one to shy away from a new experience whilst on holiday he has been husky sledding, cage diving with sharks and paragliding over the last 12 months.

  Telephone: 0151 305 9656
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  Joanna Sproson

  Solicitor - Business Law

  Joanna joined the Glenville Walker team in April 2021 as a trainee solicitor and has since qualified as a solicitor into the Corporate department. Read more
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  Joanna Sproson

  Solicitor - Business Law

  Joanna joined the Glenville Walker team in April 2021 as a trainee solicitor and has since qualified as a solicitor into the Corporate department.

  Joanna completed her law degree at Lancaster University in 2016 and went on to complete her LPC and Master’s degree in Law and Business at the University of Law in Chester whilst working part-time at a regional law firm. Joanna then spent three years as a Senior Paralegal at a magic circle law firm in Manchester specialising in due diligence, contract negotiation and anti-trust and competition but was keen to return to Liverpool and further her legal career with Glenville Walker and Partners.

  Joanna is looking forward to collaborating with Glenville Walker and Partners’ clients throughout the lifecycle of their transactions and helping the firm to provide forward thinking legal advice as efficiently as possible.

  In her spare time, Joanna enjoys unwinding with friends and hunting out the best local food haunts Liverpool has to offer. She also has a love for travel and all things equestrian.

   
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  Stephen Mungo

  Trainee Solicitor

  Stephen joined the Glenville Walker team in July 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor and is currently sitting in the corporate department. Read more
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  Stephen Mungo

  Trainee Solicitor

  Stephen joined the Glenville Walker team in July 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor and is currently sitting in the corporate department.

  Stephen completed his law degree at Liverpool John Moores University in 2015 and went on to complete his LPC at the University of Law in Chester whilst working part-time. Stephen then spent five years as a Senior Paralegal at a magic circle law firm in Manchester specialising in Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance.

  Stephen is looking forward to working closely with Glenville Walker and Partners’ fee-earners to deliver exceptional service to the firms’ clients with a pragmatic and business-minded approach.

  Outside of the office, Stephen is a keen sportsman – he holds a Liverpool FC season ticket and plays football and golf. He also likes to catch up with friends and go for walks around Cheshire and North Wales

   
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  Michael Smeaton

  Head of Commercial Litigation - Solicitor

  Michael is a Director and Partner of Glenville Walker and is Head of the Commercial Litigation department. Read more
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  Michael Smeaton

  Head of Commercial Litigation - Solicitor

  Michael is a Director and Partner of Glenville Walker and is Head of the Commercial Litigation department.

  Michael joined Glenville Walker in January 2023 to head the Commercial Litigation team, having previously been a partner at a prominent North West firm and having specialised in commercial litigation since qualification in 2010.

  As Head of Commercial Litigation at Glenville Walker, Michael advises and represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes and across a variety of sectors, with particular specialisms in shareholder and partnership disputes, property litigation, professional negligence actions and complex, high-value contractual disputes. Michael also advises clients in relation to telecommunications matters and disputes.

  Michael qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and has, since then, represented commercial clients of all sizes and across a variety of sectors. He prides himself on an ability to assist clients in achieving objectives in a commercially sensible and cost-effective way. Clients appreciate Michael’s ability to grasp and explain complicated issues in simple and user-friendly terms. Michael has a wealth of experience in alternative forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and encourages clients to seek his advice at the first sign of potential disputes in order to manage issues proactively.

  Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his young family and is a keen runner, regularly participating in races across the country, and is currently in training for a first triathlon. Michael’s sporting loyalties belong to Tranmere Rovers and the Dallas Cowboys

  What the Legal 500 says about Michael

  The Legal 500 describe Michael as an, “experienced first-rate litigator”

  Telephone: 0151 305 9660
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  Chris Brown

  Commercial Litigation Solicitor

  Chris is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor working within the Litigation department having first joined the firm as a trainee in 2021. Read more
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  Chris Brown

  Commercial Litigation Solicitor

  Chris is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor working within the Litigation department having first joined the firm as a trainee in 2021.

  A dual British and American citizen, Chris gained his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in upstate New York. He spent the next years working in the entertainment industry, both on and off stage, in the United States, Brazil, Germany, and the U.K., working with household names and in multi-million-pound productions. During this time, he discovered his passion for the law behind the business and the art, working on issues ranging from Intellectual Property to Insolvency to personally owning and operating small businesses within the creative sector.

  In 2018 he formally made the leap to the legal world, first completing his GDL, and then completing his LPC and LLM at the University of Law in Chester. In 2019 he joined a magic circle law firm in Manchester, where he managed teams of paralegals working on large scale global corporate transactions while completing his LPC/LLM.

  Chris is very excited to combine his passion and experience to provide practical, pragmatic assistance to the Glenville Walker and Partners team, and more importantly to you, the client, to help you build or protect your business and achieve your goals.
  In his spare time, Chris enjoys traveling with his family, watching films with his kids, and supporting the local music and arts scene. He can still be seen from time to time singing around the North West.

  Telephone: 0151 305 9611
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  Ruby Wallis

  Trainee Solicitor

  Ruby is a Trainee Solicitor working within the Commercial Litigation department having first joined the firm in 2019. Read more
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  Ruby Wallis

  Trainee Solicitor

  Ruby is a Trainee Solicitor working within the Commercial Litigation department having first joined the firm in 2019.

  Originally from Portsmouth, Ruby moved to Liverpool in 2017 to study law at the University of Liverpool. During her final year, she undertook legal work experience at Glenville Walker working as a Legal Assistant predominantly in the Real Estate Department.

  After graduating, Ruby officially joined Glenville Walker and Partners as a Commercial Litigation Assistant in August 2020 whilst undertaking her LPC LLM on a part-time basis and has since progressed to become a Trainee Solicitor. Ruby has assisted in many legal sectors during her time at Glenville Walker including Employment Law, Litigation and Intellectual Property.

  Ruby is a solution driven person and will always find a method to solve any problem. She aims to ensure that all clients’ needs are met and that clients are given support with any of their queries no matter how big or small.

  Her career aspiration is to be a Solicitor and continues to study and train to meet this goal.

  Telephone: 0151 305 9664
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  Guy Pattison

  Director & Partner - Real Estate Solicitor

  Guy is a Director of Glenville Walker and a Real Estate Partner at the firm. Read more
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  Guy Pattison

  Director & Partner - Real Estate Solicitor

  Guy is a Director of Glenville Walker and a Real Estate Partner at the firm.

  Guy joined Glenville Walker in January 2023 as a Director and Partner of Real Estate, having previously been a partner at another blue-chip law firm located in the North-West bringing with him 16 years of experience as a Real Estate Lawyer.

  As a Partner in the Real Estate Team, Guy advises and represents clients for all property matters. Guy specialises in the sale and purchase of commercial property, the sale and purchase of development land (including advising on option agreements and conditional contracts), commercial lease negotiation and management, secured lending, corporate support and the sale and purchase of high value residential property.

  Guy qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has since then successfully acted for a number of banks in relation to multi-million-pound finance deals. One of his proudest achievements was acting for a multinational wind turbine company locating to the North-East of England. He has also provided property advice to several large local business and financial institutions. Guy prides himself on his ability to provide all of his clients with pragmatic advice in a cost-efficient manner. Through his vast knowledge and years of expertise, we are excited for Guy to push the property team towards success as part of the next phase of growth at Glenville Walker.

  Outside of work, Guy enjoys attending non-league football and spends his time winding down by watching snooker.

  Telephone: 0151 832 1570
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  Philip Rees-Roberts

  Partner - Real Estate – Solicitor

  Phil joined Glenville Walker and Partners from Rees-Roberts Solicitors which he founded over 20 years ago. Read more
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  Philip Rees-Roberts

  Partner - Real Estate – Solicitor

  Phil joined Glenville Walker and Partners from Rees-Roberts Solicitors which he founded over 20 years ago.

  He brings over 30 years experience as a highly regarded commercial property solicitor. He is well known and respected as part of the business community in Liverpool.

  Above all, Phil values client relationships. He has represented several individuals and businesses for years with complex transactions and dispute resolution.

  His approach in practical and professional. Using his extensive legal knowledge and enthusiasm to understand his clients’ businesses, Phil is able to manage expectation whilst meeting demands and requirements.

  Telephone: 0151 832 1571 
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  Laura Harrild

  Partner - Real Estate - Solicitor

  Laura Harrild joined Glenville Walker and Partners in March 2020 broadening the horizons of the real estate team with her wealth of experience since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2012. Read more
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  Laura Harrild

  Partner - Real Estate - Solicitor

  Laura Harrild joined Glenville Walker and Partners in March 2020 broadening the horizons of the real estate team with her wealth of experience since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2012.

  Laura Harrild deals with the full spectrum of commercial property matters, including investment, property management, landlord and tenant, development, property finance and refinance (including development finance) and business purchases and sales, and has experience of both sides of each (buyer and seller, lender and borrower, landlord and tenant), so can anticipate what the other side are thinking. She has worked with businesses ranging from sole traders and partnerships to large corporate entities, but her focus is on SMEs, and she has a particular interest in the retail and leisure sector, acting for tenants in and around Liverpool and nationally on leases, lease renewals and variations, and expansion through asset purchase She has also acted for charities and understands the additional regulations and challenges that are inherent in their property deals.

  Laura takes time to listen to each client’s aims so that she can deliver solutions tailored to each one’s specific business objectives. Her primary aim is to deliver solutions that work with the minimum of fuss and within each client’s time frame.

  Telephone: 0151 305 9653
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  Victoria Stevens

  Solicitor - Real Estate

  Victoria joined the Glenville Walker team in 2023 as a Real Estate Solicitor. Read more
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  Victoria Stevens

  Solicitor - Real Estate

  Victoria joined the Glenville Walker team in 2023 as a Real Estate Solicitor.

  Victoria Stevens joined the Glenville Walker team in February 2023 as a Real Estate Solicitor.

  Victoria completed her law degree in 2014 at the University of Liverpool and went on to complete her training contract qualifying as a conveyancing solicitor in December 2019. Prior to joining Glenville Walker, Victoria worked within a blue-chip law firm for over 6 years. During this time, she dealt with matters regarding residential properties which included sales, purchases, re-mortgages and lease extensions.

  In her role at Glenville Walker, she is working a hybrid role which includes a mixture of residential and commercial property transactions. She’s looking forward to working closely with our clients and providing them the personal experience whilst achieving their business goals.
  In her spare time Victoria enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching her sons play football, watching her daughter exceed at gymnastics. Victoria is also an Evertonian. She enjoys running and taking part in organised races regularly.

  Telephone: 0151 832 1579
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  Lincoln Nelson

  Trainee Solicitor

  Lincoln joined the Glenville Walker team in July 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor and is currently sitting in the Real Estate department. Read more
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  Lincoln Nelson

  Trainee Solicitor

  Lincoln joined the Glenville Walker team in July 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor and is currently sitting in the Real Estate department.

  Born and raised in south Manchester, Lincoln studied law at the University of Liverpool in 2017.

  During his final study year Lincoln carried out work experience at Glenville Walker and Partners, here he gained invaluable experience at the firm working as a Legal Assistant. After completing his law degree, Lincoln undertook his LPC with a Masters in Law and Business, which he has now completed.

  In July 2021, Lincoln joined Glenville Walker and Partners as a Paralegal and during his time here he has assisted in a number of legal matters that span a variety of sectors such as Property Law, Employment Law and Litigation.

  In July 2022, through hard work and dedication Lincoln progressed to become a Trainee Solicitor at the firm much to the management teams delight.

  Outside of work Lincoln is a lover of all things sport, particularly his beloved Manchester United Football Club, and he can often be found on the golf course.

  His career aspiration is to be a qualified solicitor and he hopes that with further training and support he can achieve this goal soon.

  Telephone: 0151 832 1574 
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  Stuart Capstick

  Legal Director

  Stuart joined Glenville Walker and Partners in 2022 as Legal Director bringing 25 years of legal experience allied with his personable friendly approach to make connections and develop new business for the firm. Read more
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  Stuart Capstick

  Legal Director

  Stuart joined Glenville Walker and Partners in 2022 as Legal Director bringing 25 years of legal experience allied with his personable friendly approach to make connections and develop new business for the firm.

  Stuart completed his legal training whilst working for DP Roberts Hughes & Denye gravitating toward litigation work. Following qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005 he then spent the next 5 years as part of a team of 10 lawyers representing the interests of the Prison Officers Association Union members nationwide at LLW, then Thompsons.

  Latterly, Stuart headed up the Commercial and Civil Litigation team at Jackson Lees; at Partner then Director level, dealing with a diverse range of serious injury claims, high profile abuse claims, contract disputes, contentious probate, land disputes and debt recovery matters.

  The role revealed strong presentation, networking and BD qualities which Stuart now takes forward as he joins Glenville Walker as Legal Director.

  In his spare time, Stuart enjoys social time with friends and family, running, property development and playing pool. More recently, Stuart rocked his public speaking and presentation skills up a level by forming a tribute to 1960s band, The Doors. With his band, Stuart has performed across the UK and internationally at venues from pubs, to clubs – larger auditoriums and rock festivals.

  A visible character, legal knowledge, approachable personable nature and prolific networker, Stuart is very pleased to join the vibrant, agile expert team at Glenville Walker to help businesses with their needs and challenges.
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  Olivia Jones

  Marketing and Events Assistant

  Olivia joined Glenville Walker and Partners in 2022 as a Digital Marketing and Events Intern. Read more
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  Olivia Jones

  Marketing and Events Assistant

  Olivia joined Glenville Walker and Partners in 2022 as a Digital Marketing and Events Intern.

  Currently, Olivia attends the University of Liverpool and is studying marketing. She has completed her second year and has taken a break from her studies to begin her year in industry with us! Olivia came across the opportunity to work at Glenville Walker and Partners via the partnership they share with the University of Liverpool.

  Alongside attending University, Olivia has also worked in various sectors such as hospitality and retail. Most recently Olivia was working for Point Blank Shooting Liverpool and managed their social media. This role entailed posting content on the company’s media outlets, communication with potential and existing customers and thinking of various creative ways of promoting the company digitally. From her previous work experience and her participation in projects whilst at University Olivia has gained an understanding of the market, an eye for creativity and desire to step outside of her comfort zone.

  Olivia hopes to grow, gain an extensive skill set, make further connections, and learn more about the legal sector and the role of a marketer as well as utilising the knowledge she has gained prior to joining the firm.

  In her spare time, Olivia loves spending time with friends and family, travelling, and exercising. She tends to find exercise enjoyable, particularly attending the gym and going for frequent long walks as a way to relax and clear the mind. Olivia takes an interest in fashion trends and campaigns and enjoys keeping up to date with popular culture.
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  Ian Sinclair-Ford

  GDPR Specialist

  Ian is our GDPR, “go to,” person with a unique blend of Data Privacy and Asset Finance skills to help guide clients away from the prolific risks of data mismanagement and focus on the benefits of GDPR in business.
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  Ian Sinclair-Ford

  GDPR Specialist

  Ian is our GDPR, “go to,” person with a unique blend of Data Privacy and Asset Finance skills to help guide clients away from the prolific risks of data mismanagement and focus on the benefits of GDPR in business.
  

  He had just been appointed Company Solicitor for Alliance & Leicester Commercial Finance plc after 9 years in the legal team of Capital Bank plc when the Data Protection Act 1998 arrived. As well as manage and deliver the legal needs of a fast growing asset finance business he also had to design and implement a data privacy programme from the ground up.

  Ten years later he joined Halliwells LLP to set up the asset finance offering within the Banking team. In 2007 he left to set up his own consultancy business specialising in data privacy.

  Since then he has been consulted by Life Science companies for extended periods of 12 and 14 months in relation to their UK, pan-European and AsiaPac facilities, worked out cross border data transfer solutions and EU-US data transfers and handled a wide range of commercial issues.

  In 2017 he wrote a paper on the destructive effects on corporate value of non-compliance with GDPR which resulted in him being appointed Special Consultant on GDPR to a Global Accountancy firm. He has worked with a global women’s healthcare organisation and its charity arm, a Fintech, a broad based Financial Services business, a five star internationally renowned hotel and a global agency of the UK Government in relation to its GDPR plans amongst others.

  Ian says his strategic experience as Company Solicitor and twenty years on the FLA’s Legal Committee have been invaluable. Since 2011 he has also acted as Legal and Compliance director for a business working with the Public Sector in relation to its asset finance needs where he created and negotiated VAT recoverable Managed Equipment Service agreements for NHS clients, the largest being a National Cancer screening service worth £70 million.

  His unique blend of GDPR and Asset Finance skills saved a £40 million finance deal structured as a sale of receivables stream into a bankruptcy remote SPV which was to issue loan notes backed by consumer credit finance agreements. He was part of a team called in to do due diligence prior to going to market. Ian found that the first piece of financial engineering destroyed the legality of the onward data flow. The Magic Circle firm which had created the finance and GDPR documentation accepted his finding that the flaw existed but were reluctant to do so as it struck every securitisation and receivables transaction they had advised upon. It was readily solved – the skill was in spotting it.

  Skills
  • GDPR / data privacy
  • Asset finance / NHS Managed Equipment Service Agreements

  Telephone: 0151 305 9650
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  Stephen Roper

  Commercial Lawyer

  Stephen is a business lawyer who has specialised in commercial law throughout his career. Read more
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  Stephen Roper

  Commercial Lawyer

  Stephen is a business lawyer who has specialised in commercial law throughout his career.

  Stephen qualified in 1998, initially spending some years working at a major international law firm. Looking to gain first-hand commercial experience, he then took positions as in-house counsel at international companies operating in the financial services and chemicals industries. Subsequently, he returned to private practice working in leading national and international law firms, with the position of Partner at two firms.

  Now with over 19 years’ experience working as a dedicated commercial lawyer, Stephen’s expertise supplements and enhances the business law and commercial consultancy services offered by Glenville Walker.

  Stephen’s expertise covers the full range of commercial contracts across a wide range of industries and in the public sector. His work typically includes drafting, negotiating and/or advising on: agreements for the supply of goods and/or services, collaboration agreements, outsourcing arrangements, agency and distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements and various other bespoke business contracts.

  Stephen also has particular experience of contracts for the financial services industry, including consumer credit/hire, merchant acquiring and terms and conditions/bespoke contracts relating to payment cards. He has worked very closely over a number of years with a Network Service Provider (a business providing a national network of outlets for the provision of payment services and related transactions) and an ISO/MSP (Independent Sales Organisation/Member Service Provider – a business operating on behalf of acquiring banks for the referral of merchants).

  Telephone: 0151 305 9650