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Eversheds LLP

FRANCISCAN HOUSE, 51 PRINCES STREET, IPSWICH, IP1 1UR
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in East Anglia

Corporate and commercial

Within Cambridge, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s team is ‘calm, resilient and careful‘. The practice is built around the experienced Glynne Stanfield (a ‘good broker of deals‘), Simon Crossley and Anthony McGurk (noted for their ‘outstanding attention and service‘ and ‘concise, clear advice‘), and Mark Satterly (‘knowledgeable, quietly confident and superbly capable‘).

Dispute resolution

Within Cambridge:, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Clients have the highest regard for Eversheds LLP, notably David Saunders, who often acts for national and international clients in High Court litigation or mediations. Rachel King has a background in the City. Arbitration specialist Marion Colombani joined from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP.

East Anglia Overview

Within Regional review, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Having previously scaled back its presence in Norwich, Eversheds LLP has now closed that office, moving its lawyers to Cambridge to serve as its regional hub.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Glynne Stanfield is Eversheds LLP’s only banking and finance expert in Cambridge, but the firm as a whole acts for many local banks through national panel appointments.

Human resources

Within Employment, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP has a national and international focus, but also represents major regional clients. ‘First class - turnaround time is very fast‘, say clients, who particularly appreciate the ‘hugely confident, knowledgeable, calm‘ Ian Mather and Owen Warnock. Constanze Hewson’s work for US and German clients and Tracy Yates’ immigration work ‘couldn’t be bettered‘.

Insurance

Within Personal injury - defendant, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s lawyers are ‘sensible, reliable and readily available‘. Brendan Padfield is ‘very intelligent and incisive‘. The ‘efficient, commercial, responsive, proactive‘ team also includes Paul Coppin, who ‘cuts straight to the heart of the issue‘ in complex and catastrophic claims. The firm has won the Metropolitan Police as a new client.

Public sector

Within Public sector, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

John Hall, ‘the ultimate gentleman, with encyclopaedic knowledge‘, heads Eversheds LLP’s national education team. Glynne Stanfield sets the standard in education with his proactive approach and sector-specific knowledge. Owen Warnock brings a wealth of employment experience to his healthcare group, which handles real estate matters for NHS trusts around the UK. Kath Herbert advised the Secretary of State and Royston and Buntingford PCT on a hospital disposal for redevelopment. Dilys Lloyd is much sought by local authorities across the country.

Real estate

Within Cambridge, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Despite hard times for commercial property in general, Eversheds LLP has bolstered its capabilities with the Norwich team’s arrival in Cambridge, creating the city’s largest real estate practice. Tracey Hughes (‘very commercially minded‘) is part of the development and regeneration group led by Kath Herbert (‘efficient and proactive‘). Recent arrival Andrew Li, formerly department head at Kimbells LLP in Milton Keynes, is advising Connaught Square on a £750m development.

Within Construction, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP is ‘far superior to other major law firms‘. Simon Oats handles a growing national and international portfolio, notably from the Middle East. New partner Dominic Lacey always makes time for clients. Infrastructure work underpins a practice that advises Transport for London and London Underground.

Within Planning, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s ‘first-class, professional and thorough‘ team provides ‘concise thinking and robust advice‘. National head Paul Wootton works primarily from London, but clients back Trevor Ivory’s ability to lead the East of England team. His client base includes Peterborough City Council but extends far beyond East Anglia.

Within Property litigation, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

A ‘formidable‘ practice at Eversheds LLP has ‘taken property litigation services to a new level of client care and commitment to quality‘, under partner Richard Hanson. He advised a major central London public property user on rent reviews of West End sites, and Circle Anglia Group on decant projects.

Within Social housing, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s lengthy client list includes Circle Anglia and Family Mosaic Housing. Bryan Gillery has in-depth understanding of affordable housing and a ‘common-sense approach‘. The team of eight includes Zoe Cooke and Clive Gardner, who have close ties to housing associations and homebuilders in East Anglia and London.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Biotechnology, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s Simon Crossley has an academic background in biochemistry and in-house experience at a major pharma company. Biotech and early-stage life sciences companies value Glynne Stanfield and Anthony McGurk’s corporate advice, especially on venture capital. The team is Roche’s main UK adviser and now sole European legal counsel to US skincare specialist Stiefel Laboratories.

Within Intellectual property and information technology, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

At Eversheds LLP, Simon Crossley’s ‘quick, comprehensive‘ non-contentious advice takes account of both long and short-term outcomes. The ‘very responsive and thorough‘ Adrian Toutoungi has broad IP experience and a particular focus on complex patent litigation. Clients include Hewlett Packard, Samsung Electronics and Roche Pharmaceuticals.

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Poland

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Qatar

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Singapore

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