Paul Verrico > Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides contentious support to large corporates facing investigations by the regulator. The non-contentious offering includes mandates to undertake assurance and compliance work in the energy, logistics and construction sectors. Paul Verrico leads the team with expertise in matters relating to odour control and waste. Catherine Henney is experienced in public inquiries.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious health and safety matters, representing clients in prosecutions brought by the HSE, police, and local authorities, and undertaking proactive compliance work across the energy, rail, and construction industries. The firm’s international footprint is another asset for the team, with a strong track record in both APAC and Hong Kong, and a capacity to undertake cross-jurisdictional mandates. Paul Verrico leads the team in Leeds, operating a deep-dive insights programme into potential risks faced by clients across the energy, education, and events sectors, while also having extensive experience in handling high-profile prosecutions.

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.