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Eversheds LLP

CENTRAL SQUARE SOUTH, ORCHARD STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 3XX
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in The North

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Newcastle, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds LLP has seen numerous share capital sale instructions over the past 12 months. Clients of the practice include Northern Rock and Aesica Pharmaceuticals. Alan Fletcher is recommended.

Within Corporate tax, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Leeds-based David Jervis leads the national tax group at Eversheds LLP.

Within EU and competition, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Ruth Connorton and Leeds-based Adam Collinson are the names to note at Eversheds LLP. The national practice received instructions from public sector clients such as NHS Supply Chain and Transport for London, and private sector bodies including Pfizer and Roche.

Crime, fraud and licensing

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Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Newcastle, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

‘A guru of both legal and commercial knowledge‘, Bill Gilliam ‘runs a tight and efficient team‘ at Eversheds LLP. The practice continues to receive instructions on commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation for national and international clients. Sector expertise includes IT and healthcare, with recent instructions including acting for a government department on the termination of two multimillion-pound contracts. Senior associate Claire Carroll is singled out as ‘absolutely excellent‘.

Finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery , Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP maintains its strong roster of banking panel appointments. Paul Dutton leads the team in Newcastle, which advised HSBC and GT, as administrators, on several matters including the sale of a golf club, driving range and hotel. Other clients include property and chemicals companies, and public sector bodies.

Human resources

Within Employment, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Eversheds LLP retains its broad public and private sector client base, and like many in the region is receiving numerous equal pay instructions; in this area the team represents clients including Northumbria Healthcare and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust. Shirley Wright and Simon Loy are recommended.

Within Health and safety, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Kevin Elliott heads Eversheds LLP’s health and safety practice across the firm’s northern offices, with associate Tim Hill (a ‘very good lawyer‘) the key figure in Newcastle. The team has experience in a number of corporate manslaughter investigations.

Within Pensions, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Simon Loy is the contact at Eversheds LLP after Ingrid Everson’s internal move. The practice advised on various scheme mergers and benefits, drawing on the expertise of Leeds-based practice head Terry Saeedi.

Insurance

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

Although the Eversheds LLP practice was diminished by the departure of David Weatherburn and others, it retains Lex Dowie, who has experience advising insurance, NHS and private sector healthcare clients.

Projects, energy and natural resources

Within Energy, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Stephen Mackin is the name to note at Eversheds LLP. The practice has a national footprint, and is frequently instructed on oil and gas and renewables projects.

Within Private finance initiative (PFI), Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Lucilla Waugh is the name to note at Eversheds LLP. The practice acted for South Tyneside Council on the first NHS LIFT scheme in the country to be procured through the BSF initiative. Health PFI projects handled by the team include Sedgefield Community Hospital.

Public sector

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

Offering reliable knowledge and a range of experience in educational property projects, Eve Gregory of Eversheds LLP continues to advise the University of Newcastle. Local government clients include a host of local councils and with the appointment of Mitch Brown the practice has undoubtedly bolstered its affordable housing capabilities.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Newcastle, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

The team at Eversheds LLP had a busy 2008, with deals including advising PD Teesport Limited on the disposal and development of a 1.2m square foot distribution centre by Tesco. Adrian Stanley is noted for his ongoing advice to South Tyneside Council and One NorthEast, while practice head Adam Heather has specialist knowledge in private sector development and public sector regeneration projects.

Within Construction , Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds LLP’s clients include HJ Banks (Construction) Ltd and Tees Valley Regeneration, in addition to a host of other local organisations. Mary Anne Roff leads the team and advises on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Within Planning, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds LLP lost former head of planning Bob Pritchard to Pinsent Masons LLP. Peter Nesbit now leads the Newcastle team and has seen instructions on large public sector lead regeneration projects, judicial reviews and challenges.

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

Manchester-based James Batham is the name to note at Eversheds LLP. Newcastle-based property partners also have experience on contentious matters.

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

Receiving instructions from clients including Home Group, Eversheds LLP remains a notable force in the region. Mitch Brown is recommended.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

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

The ‘very responsive & knowledgeable‘ Eversheds LLP team continues to receive instructions from household name clients in the telecoms, IT and health sectors. The firm’s northern practice group boasts the ‘exceptional‘ David Cunningham and Paula Barrett, who is singled out for her expertise in IT and data protection.

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Transport

Within Shipping, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

Highlights for Eversheds LLP include acting for Stocznia Gydnia Shipyard on a US$90m shipbuilding dispute following the termination of three contracts. Stephen Mackin heads the team, which offers specialist expertise on tanker, oil, chemical, and LNG related matters. Jonathan Kemp leads on ship finance instructions and is also recommended.

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