Richard Matthews > Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘excellent, first class litigation practice’ at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP  acts on some of the most complex disputes across Leeds and the UK, regularly instructed by some of the largest corporates in the region. In addition to extensive experience across pure commercial, public procurement, TMT, and energy disputes, the team is commended for its ‘comprehensive understanding of large scale and complex international arbitrations.’ ‘Commercially savvy’ Richard Matthews leads the team, with expertise in commercial disputes and European product liability, playing a leading role in the firm’s contentious procurement practice. ‘Standout partner’ James Hyde specialises in high-value litigation and arbitration, while Gary Pellow remains a key senior figure.

Praised by clients for its ‘great team‘ and its ‘knowledge and focus on solutions‘, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles a host of high-value product liability claims for various corporates, both domestically and internationally. The team is headed up by Richard Matthews, whose expertise in product failures and other sensitive incidents spans the manufacturing, chemical, technology, and automotive sectors. Other key figures include Peter Shervington, ‘an outstanding individual‘ noted for his capabilities in engineering and tech-focused matters, and Aimee Taroni, whose experience includes a host of corporate and commercial claims.