Tim Hill > Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

The environment, health and safety team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is the first port of call for clients in the chemicals and utilities sectors who are seeking advice on compliance with environment permitting, waste management, and producer responsibility issues. Drawing considerable praise from clients, Newcastle-based Tim Hill not only collaborates with planning and environment practitioners in the Manchester, Leeds and London offices, but is also the lead for contentious issues. His wide-ranging capabilities cover prosecutions and urgent enforcement actions involving environment agencies and local authorities, as well as health and safety issues in the chemical, energy, pharmaceuticals, waste and manufacturing sectors.

The ‘highly responsive’ team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has strong capabilities in advising a variety of well-renowned corporate clients on contentious matters. The group is well-equipped to advise on high-hazard compliance and regulatory matters relating to health and safety compliance and governance, having advised on well-known projects such as HS2. Practice head Paul Verrico is experienced in defending clients in matters brought by the HSE, as is ‘experienced and pragmatic’ infrastructure specialist Tim Hill, who works from both London and Newcastle. Sarah Valentine – who was promoted to partner in May 2023 – is noted for her capabilities in fatal and serious workplace incidents, advising clients in both criminal and regulatory investigations. ‘Highly trusted’ Amy Sadro has noteworthy expertise in criminal regulatory defence, and work involving women in health and safety.