{"id":53812,"date":"2025-12-17T11:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&#038;p=53812"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:52:55","slug":"eversheds-sutherland-strengthens-international-offering-with-double-partner-hire","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/eversheds-sutherland-strengthens-international-offering-with-double-partner-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Eversheds Sutherland strengthens international offering  with double partner hire"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Strategic appointments enhance global capabilities across advisory, international arbitration and construction practices<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of two new partners, Ben Peecock and Anne-Marie Lacoste, both joining the firm on Monday 3 November 2026. The hires mark a significant step in the continued expansion of the firm\u2019s international offering, spanning both advisory and disputes work across key sectors and jurisdictions.<\/li>\n<li>Ben Peecock joins the firm\u2019s Construction team from DLA Piper, bringing over two decades of experience advising on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on green energy and nationally significant developments. His practice spans sectors including energy (nuclear and renewables), transport, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate, and finance. Ben is known for his expertise in NEC, FIDIC, IChemE, JCT, and bespoke EPC contracts, and for building and leading high-performing teams. He has delivered clean energy projects across the Nordics, Serbia, and Kenya, and has a robust network across more than 30 jurisdictions. Ben is recognised in Legal 500 2025 as a \u201cNext Generation Partner\u201d and is ranked in Chambers &amp; Partners.<\/li>\n<li>Anne-Marie Lacoste joins the firm\u2019s International Arbitration team in Paris \u2013 coming from Quinn Emanuel \u2013 bringing with her over 15 years of experience in international commercial and investment arbitration. She has advised international groups, public entities, and States in high-stakes disputes, particularly in the energy and construction sectors across Europe and Africa. Anne-Marie has acted as counsel and arbitrator in proceedings under ICC, ICSID, SCC, and UNCITRAL rules, and regularly represents clients in arbitration-related litigation before French courts. Her arrival strengthens the firm\u2019s global arbitration offering, which includes over 200 specialists across 70 offices worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Davenport, Global Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Management, Eversheds Sutherland, said:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThese appointments \u2013 alongside our recent strategic hires &#8211; reflect our continued investment in top-tier talent and our ambition to deliver integrated, cross-border solutions for clients. We are delighted to welcome Ben and Anne-Marie to the team as we continue to expand our reach and capabilities.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ben Peecock, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>&#8220;I am excited to join Eversheds Sutherland at a time of such dynamic growth for the Construction team. The firm\u2019s collaborative culture and international reach provide a fantastic platform to deliver innovative solutions for clients, particularly in the rapidly evolving green energy and infrastructure sectors.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Anne-Marie Lacoste, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, added:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cI am very pleased to join the Eversheds Sutherland team, whose expertise in international arbitration and public international law is globally recognized. The firm\u2019s extensive experience\u2014particularly in key sectors such as energy and TMT\u2014the diversity of its lawyers\u2019 backgrounds, and its international footprint make it an ideal platform for advising and representing clients in complex arbitrations.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continued Growth Across International Practices<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ben and Anne-Marie\u2019s appointments follow a series of strategic hires across Eversheds Sutherland\u2019s international arbitration, disputes and advisory practices.<\/li>\n<li>In recent months, the firm has welcomed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/news\/construction-lateral-partner-hires\">John Lurie and James Holden<\/a> to the Construction team, bringing significant experience across the UK, Middle East, and Africa. The team has also strengthened capability in Scotland with the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/morrison-lauren\">Lauren Morrison<\/a> as Legal Director, and in Ireland with the integration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/oneill-kim\">Kim O\u2019Neill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/boyd-lisa\">Lisa Boyd<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/scally-sean\">Se\u00e1n Scally<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/o-doherty-chelsey\">Chelsey O\u2019Doherty<\/a> as Partners in Dublin and Belfast.<\/li>\n<li>The global litigation offering saw further growth in the past year \u2013 most recently with the arrival of Partners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/kilaniotis-lambros\">Lambros Kilaniotis<\/a> from Quinn Emanuel, who now leads the firms Competition Litigation team, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eversheds-sutherland.com\/en\/global\/people\/terceno-joaquin\">Joaquin \u201cJack\u201d Terce\u00f1o<\/a> from Freshfields in Tokyo. Jack brings significant experience in both international commercial arbitration and investor-State treaty arbitration, further strengthening our international arbitration capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jonathan Douglas, Head of Construction and Engineering, Eversheds Sutherland, said:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Ben\u2019s appointment is a testament to our commitment to building a truly international Construction practice. His experience in major projects and green energy, combined with our recent hires across the UK, positions us to support clients on their most complex and ambitious mandates both in the UK and in our global markets.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wesley Pydiamah, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie, a highly regarded practitioner in the Paris arbitration team. Her sector-specific expertise and extensive experience in high-stakes strategic disputes will be a strong asset for our global clients, who are increasingly facing major geopolitical challenges across all continents.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-53812","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/53812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}