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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP Offices
70 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 5ES
England
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Commercial litigation: Manchester Tier 1
The commercial dispute resolution team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for a combination of local, national and international corporates in a range of disputes, and counts the transport, sport, diversified industrial and e-commerce industries among its sector specialisms. Michael Clavell-Bate and Matthew Taylor jointly lead the team; both specialise in reputation management disputes. Other names of note include principal associates Phil Duignan, who focuses on procurement disputes; and Thomas Whitfield, who has been active in defending clients in SFO proceedings.
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‘The commercial litigation team is very responsive, efficient and excellent at keeping me up to date on matter progress. They take a pragmatic approach to litigation and this is reflected in their billing.’
‘Michael Clavell- Bate is vastly experienced and always available where key strategic advice is needed.’
‘Tom Whitfield i is a first-rate litigator.’
‘Luisa Zukowski is a highly effective associate .‘
Key clients
Booking.com
Johnson Controls Inc
NATS
Daisy IT Services Limited
PrettyLittleThing.com
Air Liquide UK Limited
Swissport
Fanatics (UK) Limited
INEOS
The Hut Group
Corporate and commercial: Manchester Tier 1
Michael Birchall heads the practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP following his high-profile arrival from Addleshaw Goddard in late 2019; he arrives with extensive experience of advising both public and private companies on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and financing projects. Daniel Hall is a star name for public bids and fundraisings, while Alistair Cree focuses on M&A work in the aerospace, defence and indirect real estate sectors. Tom Bridgford handles commercial contracts and outsourcing, while legal director Jamie Partridge is recommended for corporate finance with Elizabeth Tindall actively working on private equity, an area of particular focus for the team. The team is routinely engaged for multi-jurisdictional matters and also counts real estate and chemicals among its core industries of expertise.
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BAE Systems plc
Terra Firma
Four Seasons Healthcare Limited
Kingspan Group plc
Urban Splash
Sovereign Capital Partners
Northedge Capital
Zeus Capital
Peel Holdings Group
European Metal Recycling Limited
Education Tier 1
The education team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides advice to schools, academy trusts, FE colleges, HE institutions and private education institutions. Areas of expertise include employment, charity law, litigation and dispute management, real estate, corporate and commercial, health and safety and regulatory advice. Diane Gilhooley heads the firm’s education group from the Manchester office, and is particularly known for her work in employment, governance and litigation. Siân Jones-Davies is recommended for contentious and non-contentious student-related issues. Robert Gray was promoted to partner in May 2020 and has experience in higher and further education employment law.
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‘Excellent, pragmatic and succinct advice.’
Key clients
University of Manchester
University of Bradford
Manchester Metropolitan University
Sheffield Hallam University
Harper Adams University
London South Bank University
University of Central Lancashire
Cardinal Newman College
Loughborough University
Middlesex University
Altius Trust
Congleton MAT
Wellington School
The Harmony Trust
Hamblin Education Trust
The Dunham Trust
Sola Fide C of E Trust
Employment Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with particular expertise in sectors such as education, food and retail, aerospace and defence, nuclear, utilities, chemicals and healthcare. Headed by Michael Thompson, the department’s areas of strength include High Court litigation, TUPE, the employment aspects of M&A, restrictive covenant disputes, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal cases and appeals. The practice has seen an increase in work relating to immigration, GDPR and equal pay matters. Diane Gilhooley, the firm's global head of HR and pensions, is another key member of the team.
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Warburtons Limited
Sellafield Limited
University of Bradford
Brakes N
B&Q plc (Kingfisher)
United Utilities
Ecolab Limited
The Hut Group
Equality Human Rights Commission
Tarmac (CRH)
Pensions Tier 1
The Manchester team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has an enviable track record in the pensions space, advising on defined benefit consolidations, master trusts and cross-border scheme mergers. De-risking deals, debt and liability management, scheme funding solutions, and scheme closures are other areas of expertise. Ele Lovering heads the team, which also includes Charmian Johnson, who specialises in international work and advising employers and trustees on compromise deals with the Pension Protection Fund and the Pensions Regulator. Simon Daniel, Jon Walters, legal director Sarah Lown and principal associate Amanda Small are other names to note.
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‘Ele Lovering leads the team, and ensures that client service is up to scratch and that advice is delivered pragmatically.’
‘Simon Daniel deals with legal investment matters efficiently’
‘Helen May is well-organised and a solid speaker.’
‘A really strong pension team with a genuinely pragmatic approach coupled with strong and clear communication skills.’
Key clients
Co-operative Group’s Pension Schemes
Komatsu Mining
MAN Group’s Pension Schemes
English Football League Pension Scheme
United Utilities
INEOS Group’s Pension Schemes
Trustee of the MSD Animal Health Pension Scheme
Manchester Airport Group Pension Schemes
Outokumpu Group
Milk Pension Fund
Planning and environment Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's planning practice acts on residential schemes, regeneration and CPO-based schemes. Team head Richard Lloyd possesses a wide range of experience, particularly in relation to regeneration schemes involving compulsory purchases. Michelle Moss is noted for her expertise in CPO compensation matters. On the environment side, group head Jane Southworth has two decades of experience, notably in relation to the chemicals sector. She is particularly knowledgeable about plastic packaging and waste. Principal associate Catherine Manning acts on non-contentious environmental matters. Senior associate Fiona Barker advises on the planning aspects of infrastructure projects.
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‘Richard Lloyd is an exceptional planning lawyer. His knowledge of planning law is encyclopedic which, when combined with his innovative approach to problem-solving, represents a hugely powerful resource within the professional team.’
Key clients
High Speed Two
Seashell Trust
The London Borough of Barnet
National Grid Viking Link
Moda Living
Highways England
Thames Water Utilities
Nuclear Decommissioning Agency
Alderley Park
Property litigation Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles property litigation for clients across a broad range of sectors, including telecoms, financial services, chemicals and transport, covering matters relating to lease renewals, dilapidations and insolvency. David McGuirk leads the team; he has expertise in acting on disputes arising out of residential and commercial property development. James Batham is active on landlord and tenant disputes while senior associate Alex Wright has a record of work on development and investment disputes.
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‘The Manchester Office has a superbly good team . very good on cross-disciplinary work particularly in the energy and related sectors where property litigation issues very often arise.’
‘David McGuirk excels as team leader, an excellent strategist and tough litigator Joanne Mills has the best judgment, bar none. Very good tactician and excellent forensic skills’
Key clients
Manchester Airports Group
Aviva Investors
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Homes England
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Toni&Guy
Associated British Ports
London Pension Fund Authority
European Metal Recycling Limited
ETEL (Kwik Fit)
Banking litigation Tier 2
The financial services disputes and investigations practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP counts misselling claims, investment management disputes, professional negligence litigation and contentious regulatory matters among its areas of expertise. Manchester-based James Southworth leads the firm's Northern practice, which includes individuals across Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. The practice functions as part of a national team with frequent collaboration with regional offices including those in Cardiff and Nottingham. Financial crime and investigations expert Zia Ullah is another name to note in the North West. Sarah Naylor moved in-house to Sesame Bankhall Group.
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Nationwide Building Society
Coventry Building Society
Phoenix Group
Santander
Instant Cash Loans
Carey Pensions
The Co-Operative Bank
Commercial property: Manchester Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's commercial property practice is active across a wide range of sectors with team head Nancy Brown prominent in financial services, healthcare and retail, handling the full spectrum of corporate real estate matters. Phillip Tunney represents industrial clients in relation to their property work, while Michael Buchanan is another key practitioner, and is noted for his experience in the structuring and delivery of annuity lease development transactions. Legal director Joanna Sowerby has a track record of work on regeneration and development projects.
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Muse Developments Limited/English City Funds
Manchester Airport Group/Airport City Partnership
Kier Property Developments Limited
Evans Property Group
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
The Co-operative Bank Plc
European Tyre Enterprise Limited/Kwik Fit
Homes England
Toni & Guy
Lancaster (Jardine Motor Group)
Eurogarages
University of Manchester
BUPA
Morris Homes
Construction Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's practice is active in contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including construction disputes and advisory work relating to industrial and infrastructure projects. Team head Simon Chamberlain is experienced in litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. Chris Pickens is active in transactional matters and advises clients on procurement strategies. Gregory Buckley has a specialism in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
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Network Rail
Cadent
John Sisk & Son Limited
Welsh Water Organic Energy Ltd
Manchester City Council
Salford City Council
English Cities Fund
National Grid Plc
Sellafield Limited
Airport City Limited
Immigration Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's immigration team in Manchester is led by principal associate Simon Kenny, whose practice includes Tier 2 applications, Tier 1 Investor applications, Overseas Business applications, and advice on both the immigration and the employment issues arising from right to work checks. Immigration risk issues posed by Brexit continue to create new strands of work for the firm.
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CDC Group Plc
Next Plc
ABF Plc
LHR Airports Limited (Heathrow Airport)
Helly Hansen
Unipart Group Limited
Locksmith Animation Limited
Magir Limited trading as Medicare Pharmacy
The University of Sheffield
J Murphy & Sons Ltd
TNT/FedEx Express
Müller UK & Ireland
Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's insolvency and corporate recovery practice is active in various matters including the restructuring of debt and high-profile administrations; the firm is also noted for its expertise in benefit pension schemes and employer restructurings. Department head David Gray has experience advising lenders, corporate clients and directors, and has assisted with complex restructurings and debt portfolio sales. Principal associate Sarah Duignan is noted for her expertise advising lenders on loan portfolio sales.
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The Co-operative Bank plc
Wellesley Finance plc
PwC
Deloitte
Begbies Traynor
RSM
Ernst & Young LLP
KPMG LLP
Alvarez & Marsal
Licensing Tier 2
The licensing team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for an extensive portfolio of clients across the hospitality, leisure, gambling and retail sectors. The team advises hotel operating and owners; works with developers, landlords and occupiers; and has broad experience in both the retail and online gambling sectors, having advised on the acquisition of several business in those areas. Principal associate David Roberts, who has significant expertise in gambling law, heads the team.
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Key clients
Genting Casinos UK Limited
Buzz Bingo Group
The Football Pools
Four Seasons Hotels
Genting Malta Limited/Gentingbet
Hammerson
Central England Co-operative
Caterleisure
The Hut Group
Selina Hotels
Banking and finance Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's banking and finance practice is active in education, corporate and real estate finance matters for major private companies in the North West. Team head Jason Wurzal handles issues at a regional and national level, working on leveraged finance matters. Leading on the real estate finance front is Taslima Salam, who acts for banks and alternative lenders.
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Charles Street Commercial Investments Limited
Barchester Healthcare Limited
Peel Media Limited
Footasylum plc
Cadogan Estates Limited
Local government Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's team advises on public procurement, transport and education matters, as well as disputes arising from the process of procuring goods and services. Other key areas of work include advising on governance and public sector pensions. The team advises local authorities on projects, judicial review and public sector senior executive severances. Jackie Heeds and Kuljeet Gill are the key contacts in Manchester.
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Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Haemophilia Society
The Welsh Language Commissioner
Transport for Greater Manchester
DVSA
Government Legal Department
West Midlands Pension Fund
Cabinet Office
Project finance and PFI Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has specialist knowledge of projects in the health, energy, waste, accommodation, regeneration, housing and transport sectors. Transactions procured via joint ventures, PFI, PPP and PF2 are particular strengths.
IT and telecoms Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers capabilities in outsourcing, licensing, procurement, software contracts and data security expertise, among others. Sectors of expertise include energy, financial services and industrial.
Banking and finance Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's position as a market-leader for banking and finance is reflected by its prominence in large and complex transactions, where it acts for private equity houses, banks and corporate clients. Practice head Patrick Davis is particularly active in leveraged finance and corporate lending transactions. In 2019, he acted for Viva Gym (backed by Bridges Fund Management) on the finance aspects of its bolt-on cross-border acquisition of Duet Fit. Ben Tumelty made partner in May 2020. Senior associate Kate Clarke leads the real estate finance practice in the Midlands.
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‘Excellent banking and financing team, providing commercial views and avoiding protracted conversations with the other side.’
‘Patrick Davis stands out in the practice.’
‘Sensible, down-to-earth team that never takes itself too seriously.’
‘Hard-working, practical and pragmatic.’
Key clients
Silverfleet
Livingbridge
CBPE
NatWest / The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Bloor Homes / Triumph Motorcycles
Viva Gym
NorthEdge
Banking and finance Tier 1
Led by the 'very well respected' Joanne Canning, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's banking team advises a lender-focused client base across a range of financing mandates, including for corporate lending, acquisition, education and real estate purposes. Strong clearing bank ties and relationships with many challenger and local banks, combined with the ability to leverage the resources and know-how of practitioners throughout the UK, ensures that the team regularly handles work both locally and further afield. Associate Melissa Hellio is also recommended.
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Joanne Canning is very well respected.
Banking and finance Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises on a range of financing matters, encompassing loan facilities, leveraged finance work and investment-grade lending matters for national clearing banks. The team also advises high-profile corporates and challenger banks in Yorkshire, and also leads on complex national and cross-border transactions for borrowers and lenders. Practice head Kathryn Walters is an established expert in asset-based financings, notably structured invoice discounting, while Paul Castle specialises in education finance work acting for banks, universities and other education providers. David Parry works closely with the firm's national banking clients.
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Lloyds Banking Group
Santander UK
HSBC UK Bank
The Royal Bank of Scotland/ National Westminster Bank
Clydesdale/Yorkshire Bank
Harworth Group
UK Land Estates
Kier Property Developments
DFS Furniture
Cranswick
British Business Bank
Kambi Group
Banking litigation Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's banking disputes practice excels in commercial litigation, complaints handling, investigations and contentious regulatory issues. It counts leading financial institutions among its clients, as well as challenger banks for whom national practice head Chris Busby is a key contact. With the ability to work with offices across its national and international network, the group is well-placed to handle cross-border regulatory issues and recoveries involving jurisdictions in Europe and Asia. Neville Gray has a broad practice and leads the West Midlands team which includes recently promoted partner Martin Ward and principal associate Sarah Hope, who are noted for asset, motor and invoice finance disputes, and mis-selling claims respectively.Practice head(s):
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‘Can pull together broad teams with individuals from across the country, meaning resources are used very well. Very good clients and offers a good client service.’
Key clients
Nationwide Building Society
Santander
Phoenix Group
Safeway Pension Trustees Limited
Instant Cash Loans
Carey Pensions
Charities and not-for-profit Tier 1
The Cambridge office of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP houses significant expertise in key areas of law and plays a central role in the firm-wide charities practice. The firm acts for numerous entities in the education, research, health, regeneration, mental health and grant-giving sectors. Its work encompasses advice on governance, powers of trustees, trading subsidiaries, services agreements, employment law, compliance and contentious matters. Glynne Stanfield, who also works in the London office, handles complex charity and governance issues, joint ventures and mergers. Legal director Stephen O’Reilly and corporate education senior associate Martyn Robinson are also recommended.
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Turning Point
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
National Oceanography Centre
Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity
University for the Creative Arts
Further Education Trust for Leadership
Royal Society of Chemistry
Institute of Physics
Medical Research Council
South Downs National Park Trust
Commercial litigation Tier 1
While Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP does handle some core commercial disputes work, it has particular strength handling public procurement-related contentious work and public inquiries. Team head Richard Pitt has a strong track record handling public procurement disputes within the transport sector, in particular, and also regularly handles judicial review-related work in a public procurement context. Notably, he continues to advise Network Rail on the defence of a challenge by Alstom to the procurement process of a decision to award a £1.8bn signalling framework contract. Principal associate Luisa Gibbons assists Pitt in the day-to-day running of the Cardiff team, and as well as her contentious procurement expertise is also well-versed at handling professional discipline matters and work within the education sector.Practice head(s):
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‘The qualities they offer are a understanding of our business and industry; the availability of a wide range of team members; accessibility of partners when required, but also the quality of the associates, which means we can be confident that much of the time partners will not be required.’
‘They offer access to partners when the matter merits it, but most often, due to the quality of the associates, partner intervention is not required.’
Key clients
Department for Transport
Network Rail
Gloucester County Council
Serious Fraud Office
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Thames Water
Close Brothers Limited
Biomet UK Healthcare Limited
Marelli
London School of Science and Technology
Airbus UK
Teaching Regulation Agency
Welsh Language Commissioner
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc
The Haemophilia Society
Forest England
Stena Line / Stena Ports
Department for Education
Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's commercial dispute resolution practice is a strong choice for litigation and international arbitration. The group has an established reputation in product liability claims, public procurement disputes, public inquiries and regulatory investigations (particularly in the telecoms and energy sectors) and is growing its competition disputes expertise. Gary Pellow counts the logistics, energy, aerospace and defense industries among his sector specialisms and leads the practice alongside TMT sector expert James Hyde and Richard Matthews, who has notable product liability and contentious procurement expertise. Mark Howarth and principal associate Deborah Polden are names to note for energy sector and general commercial disputes respectively.
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‘Matt Chapman has been proactive, responsive and provided advice beyond his years.’
‘This is a unique practice in my experience in that Eversheds Sutherland’s Leeds office deals with very ’big ticket’ international energy work.’
‘Mark Howarth is an exceptionally bright lawyer and a great team player. He has a fantastic grasp of detail and knows his way around technical oil and gas issues as well as any lawyer I have met.’
‘Gary Pellow (Partber) – immensely experienced with very large, high profile clients and cases; very assured touch; seen it all; great judgment.’
‘Chris Buddle (Legal Director) – rigorous, immensely hard-working; brilliant grip of the detail and the big picture.’
‘Deborah Polden (Legal Director) – skilled multi-tasker; very calm in a crisis; very able.’
Key clients
DHL
McCain Foods
EDF Energy
Nokia
Johnson Matthey
Specsavers
DXC
Marshalls
John Lewis
Yum! Brands (KFC and Pizza Hut)
Commercial property Tier 1
Led by Kathryn Cook, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's 10-partner Cardiff-based team has the strength-in-depth to be able to handle a tremendous range and volume of commercial property work for a balanced array of investors, developers and occupiers. Acting on its own and also in conjunction with lawyers from the firm's wider network of offices, the scope of the work extends beyond the boundaries of Wales and regularly includes big-ticket national and international mandates. Energy-related real estate work is a specialism of the team, with James Trafford (who now heads the global corporate real estate practice at the firm) and Geraint Pullin Thomas key practitioners within the space. As well as having the strength-in-depth within the team to allocate resources to real estate work to certain industry sectors (with transport being another key area), the team also has partner-level specialisations relating to different real estate stakeholders. Of these, David Emberson focuses on investor work on behalf of key institutional clients, including SEGRO and Kevin Booth focuses on developer work, from inception through to ultimate disposal. Helen Thomas, David Watkins and Jonathan Woodward are also recommended.Practice head(s):
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‘The Cardiff real estate team provide a first-rate, professional service which is unmatched across the sector leading the way in residential investment, development and construction.’
‘David Watkins superbly manages the team to ensure we get all the support we need.’
‘Geraint Pullin Thomas has fantastic knowledge of and relationships with clients to ensure the right resources in terms of skill sets and manpower are allocated to the various work streams. Unequalled commitment to the client.’
‘Jonathan Woodward is bright, enthusiastic, provides full commitment to the transactions engaged on, is always available to take on challenging tasks.’
‘Janet Morgan manages the transaction team to deliver a great client service, ensuring that all matters are progressed to completion with least impact on client. Handles a range of transactional work across the residential spectrum to the highest standards.’
Key clients
Transport for London
GlaxoSmithKline Plc
SEGRO Plc
British Gas/Centrica
Annington Limited
CBRE Global Investors
Persimmon Homes
EDF Energy
RWE
Commercial property: Birmingham Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's distinguished practice continues to be at the forefront of the real estate sector, working on big-ticket developments in the region including the development, funding and sale of the Exchange Square 1000 unit PRS scheme in Masshouse, and the delivery of Paradise Circus LP. Core members of the team include head of commercial development David Jones; Gurjit Atwal, who is a commercial development and investment specialist; Iftkhar Ahmed and Philip Medford, who leads on residential development work.
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Hammerson
Landsec
Mitchells and Butlers
Taylor Wimpey
Seven Capital
Aviva
National Grid
Barratt plc
Blackstone Group
Commercial property: Cambridge Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a full-service real estate offering in Cambridge and it acts for national and international clients in high-value and strategically important local, regional, London-based and international matters. Key partner Clare Whitaker focuses on investment and occupier work with particular expertise in the hotels, leisure and education sectors. Among the recommended principal associates are Jamie Cawthorn for residential and mixed-use development work for national homebuilders and land promoters; and Geoff Street for acquisitions and disposals, infrastructure and redevelopment work, notably in the transport sector. Senior associate Megan D’Souza-Mathew stands out for development work in the private and public sectors. Dominic Morris moved to Gowling WLG in London.
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Transport for London
Signature Senior Lifestyle
Audley Group
Dacorum Borough Council
Legal & General Senior Living
Mayfield Villages
Taylor Wimpey
Homes England
HS2
Mace Developments
Legal & General UK Property Fund
Commercial property: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises on a wide range of work, with its nationally-focused team handling transactions, financing matters and development projects. George Bacon leads the practice, which counts major investors, developers, retailers and banks as clients. The team is regularly involved in cross-border deals, with Sue Buckworth leading the international real estate team and advising a number of US corporates on their UK portfolios. Simon Harris continues to play a key role in institutional investment and development matters, while Stephen Felstead notably acts for national and overseas investors. Susan Samuel is now at DLA Piper.Practice head(s):
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‘George Bacon is a excellent lawyer and easy to deal with‘.
Key clients
Legal & General
Morrison Supermarkets
Hammerson
Kier
Next
Microsoft
UK Land Estates
Harworth Group
DFS
Sports Direct
Bradford Broadway
Caddick
Alpha Investments
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Construction Tier 1
Led by Rob McNabb and Alison Short, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's three-partner team is best-known for its non-contentious construction expertise on the development of big-ticket domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects. McNabb has an excellent track record advising on the construction aspects of international renewables projects, often partnering up with practitioners from across the firm's network of offices. Short excels at handling the contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects throughout the UK, particularly on behalf of utilities companies. The team was also recently strengthened by the relocation of clean energy construction expert Richard Streeter, from the firm's London office.
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‘very dedicated, client-focused team, with strong specialist expertise.’
‘client focused and practical advice. Alison Short is our key adviser in this area, very calm under pressure and very practical. Also Alice Maloney and Natasha Nicholas as “ones to watch”‘
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Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Acciona and Swicorp
NNNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited
Glennmont Partners
Stena Line Limited
Thames Water
TATA Chemicals Europe Limited
Low Carbon Farming
Gresham House
Wärtsilä Finland Oy
Construction Tier 1
The construction and engineering practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP plays a lead role in major national and international construction projects, notably in the transport infrastructure, logistics and senior living sectors. Practice head Dominic Lacey is based in Cambridge; other notable practitioners in the office include partner Tom Douglas and principal associates Catherine Andrews, Ed Freeman and Patrick Cooney. Douglas specialises in transactional construction work for clients including transport authorities, central and local government, investment funds, developers, lenders, higher and further education providers and contractors.Practice head(s):
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‘Personable, knowledgeable lawyers with an eye for detail. They are able to translate complex provisions into understandable terms.‘
‘Tom Douglas is very good, approachable and knowledgeable whilst remaining pragmatic. Ed Freeman is also very knowledgeable.‘
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Brunel University London
Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited
Legal & General
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
Transport for London
London Legacy Development Corporation
Highways England
Audley Court Limited
Lancaster plc
Government of Slovakia
Dacorum Borough Council
Government of Rwanda
Corporate and commercial Tier 1
With two partners based out of Cardiff and also able to draw upon expertise from across the firm's UK and international network, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP excels at handling upper/mid-market M&A transactions, often without a Welsh nexus. Leveraging the firm's overarching subject matter industry expertise, the team is particularly focused on handling corporate/private equity transactions within the energy and financial services sectors. Paul Pugh excels at handling fintech M&A transactions and heads the overarching corporate team that also houses Michelle T Davies, whose combination of corporate nous and regulatory expertise has enabled her to develop a strong offering across the lifecycle of deals within the clean energy sector (including on acquisitions and exit strategies).
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‘Very good quality work at reasonable rates compared with typical London practices.
Our partner, Paul Pugh, is very accessible and usually quick to respond. Also very helpful when it comes to finding pragmatic solutions.’
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Key clients
Pollen Street Capital Limited
Currency Holdings Limited
Specialist Risk Investments Limited
Places for People Group Limited
Oodle Financial Services Limited
Seaturtle C.V.
Rinkelberg Capital Limited
Stichting Beheer Blueberg
CGN Europe Energy SAS
Honeycomb Investments
Corporate and commercial: Birmingham Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a strong profile among domestic and international clients, for whom it acts on their most complex mid-cap and large-cap transactions. Led by Mark Beardmore, the team undertakes a mix of private equity, M&A and equity capital markets work. Beardmore and Nigel Cooke were among the advisers to the shareholders of ALE Holdings Limited on the proposed disposal of the company to its main competitor Mammoet Holdings BV. Catherine Eley, Steven Hacking and Theresa-Marie Stodell are also recommended.
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‘Very pragmatic, responsive and personable – as well as being excellent lawyers.’
‘Theresa-Marie Stodell is very good – a quality lawyer. The honest advice is appreciated, both from a legal and commercial perspective.’
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Shareholders of ALE Holdings Limited
Aston Lark Group Limited
Wienerberger Limited
Audley Group Limited
Norman Hay Plc
Envigo International Holdings LLC
Escape Hunt Plc
Genting Casinos
Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP fields a large team of experts, which advises on all avenues of corporate and commercial activity in the local, national and international markets. Practice head Robin Skelton has a strong private equity focus, while Alison Starr is a go-to name for equity capital markets takeovers and the associated corporate governance issues. As part of the firm’s sector-focused strategy, Amanda Partland specialises in deals in the food and drink sector, while David Milne handles M&A for premier names in the consumer sector. Principal associate Jonathan Pollard is also singled out. Further transactional highlights include advising clients in the engineering, financial services and animal feed sectors. On complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, clients can take advantage of the firm's customisable DealMaster project management tool.
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‘Robin Skelton – exceptionally strong technical knowledge, experience and commerciality across a wide spectrum of legal subject matter.’
Key clients
Communisis
Rolls Royce
Greencore
JP Morgan
Lloyds Banking Group
Next plc
Inflexion Private Equity
Perwyn LLP
Baird Capital
Morses Club plc
Corporate and commercial: Nottingham and Derby Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Nottingham team regularly acts for clients in private equity and capital markets transactions, in addition to M&A and other corporate deals. Jon Cox-Brown specialises in advising financial services companies on major acquisitions and disposals. In one such recent matter, he advised Pembroke Investments Limited on its sale to Prepaid Financial Services for £281m. Ian Moore undertakes a mix of domestic and cross-border M&A, as well as private equity transactions, and has particular expertise in the technology sector. Matthew Hussey, Tom Goff and Elizabeth Blackwell are also recommended.
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Experian plc
Capital One
Lloyds Development Capital
Capita plc
Livingbridge
Sygnature Discovery Limited
Rolls-Royce Plc
Catalyst Developments Limited
Yusen Logistics
Pembroke Investments Limited
Debt recovery Tier 1
Using the lower regional cost base as a competitive advantage, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's two-partner Cardiff team is a "centre of excellence" for the firm's UK and Ireland-based debt recovery offering, and provides a cost-effective service to clients across the gamut of secured and unsecured debt collection. As well as its work for large corporate clients, including several utilities companies, the firm excels at advising financial services institutions on debt recovery matters; where it is able to draw upon the complementary regulatory expertise pivotal to work in the space. Nick Rundle leads the secured recoveries sub-group and has an excellent reputation in relation to mortgage-related work; as a function of his work he regularly assists the firm's London and Leeds-based restructuring teams on the repossession aspects of receivership matters. Made up to partner at the beginning of May 2020, Gareth Vowles is also a pivotal member of the team, particularly in light of his broader financial services regulatory expertise (including consumer credit-related issues).
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‘A highly professional and “switched on” department that has developed close links with the major UK retail banks, and is carrying out strategic litigation and investigations work, including group litigation, alongside traditional debt recoveries. Cases are thoroughly and thoughtfully prepared with a view to maximising recovery at trial, while winning the confidence of the Court. Associates are very familiar with the regulatory regimes (e.g. COBS, MCOBS) and running litigation against that background.’
‘Cases are prepared with a focus on precisely what the Judge will need to see at trial, and presented in a straightforward and attractive way. Paperwork is clear, neutral and to the point. This makes my job as an advocate so much easier, with a solid platform on which to perform.’
‘From my perspective, the stand out individuals are (i) Principal Associate Tom Black, an “all round litigator” who has built strong relationships with major lenders and has excellent strategic instincts. He was instrumental in setting up a structure for defending a wave of shared appreciation mortgage claims brought against a major UK lender; and (ii) Associates Ashley Davies and Joseph Lingard whose case preparation is meticulous.’
Key clients
Royal Bank of Scotland
Santander UK Plc
North View Group Ltd
Western Power Distribution
Severn Trent Water Plc
Legal & General Insurance
MD Insurance
Clydesdale Bank
TSB Bank
HSBC Bank
Virgin Money
Arrow Global
GCI Network Solutions Limited
Metro Bank Plc
Enra Group
SPXflow
Tesco Bank
FSCS
DXC Technology
The Forestry Commission
Blackhorse
Network Rail
Education Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's team of experienced education lawyers in Leeds is a national and regional leader. The team provides advice to education institutions on a wide variety of legal issues, including employment, charity, disputes, real estate, corporate and commercial, intellectual property, health and safety and regulatory matters. Chris Mordue advises universities on strategic employment law issues, complex employment disputes, collective bargaining and industrial relations, and executive level terminations. In Manchester, Diane Gilhooley specialises in complex employment disputes, while other key team members in Leeds include Ben Wood and Alison Oldfield.Practice head(s):
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“Eversheds has a strong profile.”
Key clients
Durham University
University of Leeds
Leeds Beckett University
The University of Sheffield
University of York
University of Bradford
University of Hull
University of Huddersfield
Sheffield Hallam University
Leeds Trinity University
University of Essex
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
University College London
Craven College
Bradford College
Luminate
Leeds College of Building
New College Durham
Northern College
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
The Grimsby Institute Group
Batley Multi Academy Trust
Beacon Multi Academy Trust
Congleton Multi Academy Trust
L.E.A.D. Multi Academy Trust
Nova Academy Trust
The Altius Trust
RNN Group
The Prospect Trust
The Wensum Trust
Twyford CofE Academies Trust
Wakefield College
Education: institutions Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is widely considered the market leader in the higher education field, with practice head Diane Gilhooley being singled out by one client for her 'unrivalled sector experience'. The team has a full-service offering for institutional clients; it advises on employment law, domestic and cross-border student matters, real estate and regulatory advice. Chris Mordue handles employment law issues for universities, and is also experienced in complex disputes. The group's international teams have a presence in the Asian and Middle Eastern markets, catering to clients seeking to establish operations abroad; Glynne Stanfield, who specialises in education sector mergers, is a key contact. Ben Wood is recommended for contentious employment matters.
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‘Di Gilhooley- unrivalled sector experience and a practical and supportive approach.’
‘The sectoral knowledge of Di Gilhooley is second to none. Her ability to work with both lay and paid senior colleagues is exceptional and very much appreciated. Chis Mordue has excellent knowledge and an understanding of the practical implications of industrial relations. He is especially good at advising at a strategic and tactical level. Robert Gray manages the team on a day to day basis and always ensures that we get high quality and timely service. Value for money every time.’
‘The employment team that we work includes a number o subject matter experts who work collaboratively/ collectively to find the best way forwards for us at all times. They are not risk-averse and have an eye to demonstrating ROI for the investment in their services to the University. They are highly responsive to our needs and when necessary pull out all the stops for example where something is highly sensitive. They are generally great to work with.’
Key clients
London South Bank University
Middlesex University
The Universities and Colleges Employers Association
National Oceanography Centre
Richmond, the American University in London
Portsmouth University
Reading University
Vanta Education
BPP University
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
Brunel University London
University College London
Capital City Colleges Group
New City Colleges Group
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Hult Education
Global University Systems
Northeastern University
Medical Research Council
Employment Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is one of the pre-eminent firms in the West Midlands that handles complex employment matters for a variety of high-profile clients including a number of FTSE 100 companies and a variety of public sector organisations. It does a lot of day-to-day tribunal work for a host of listed companies and also continues to provide employment advice for its strong US client base. David Beswick has extensive experience of acting for employers in employment tribunal litigation and Nick Jew also has considerable experience of employment tribunal matters as well as High Court litigation. Audrey Elliott leads the Birmingham office employment team and has a particular specialism in acting for companies across the energy and utilities sectors. Hannah Wilkins aids clients in the IT sector with international and cross-border issues.
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‘Wie-Men Ho is excellent with clients having a reassuring but friendly manner with clients‘.
Key clients
Ideal Standard UK Limited
MAHLE Group
CDC Group Plc
Next
ABF Plc
Cadent Gas Ltd
National Grid Ventures
Severn Trent Water Limited
Allied Bakeries
Employment Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has an excellent employment law team in Nottingham, which frequently handles cross-border work and represents clients at the Employment Tribunal. The group acts for clients operating in sectors such as finance, education, energy and retail; key clients include WeWork, Capital One, De Montfort University. Mark Fletcher, who leads the Nottingham employment team, specialises in TUPE, outsourcings and reorganisations. Audrey Elliott in Birmingham leads the national immigration team.
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Brakes
WeWork
Capital One
Crown Packaging
De Montfort University
McKesson (Lloyds Pharmacies)
Buzz Group
XPO Logistics
Specsavers
DFS
Experian
Carpetright
Interflora
EV Cargo
Pendragon
Bradford & Bingo
Employment Tier 1
At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP the team provides strategic HR advice to a wide variety of public sector clients in the local government, policing, education, and health industries, both regionally and nationally, as well as assisting commercial clients. The team is headed by equal pay and gender pay expert Shirley Hall, and also fields principal associate Jessie Uppal, who focuses on immigration. Other key names at the practice include principal associate Suzanne Caveney and senior associate David Williams, who specialise in providing pensions and financial services advice, respectively.
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‘Shirley Hall is a pre-eminent practitioner.‘
‘Shirley Hall is commercially astute.‘
Key clients
British Broadcasting Corporation
Avery Dennison Plc
British Polythene Limited
Tata Global Beverages
Nestle UK Limited
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Chief Constable of Northumbria Police
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Northumberland County Council
Employment Tier 1
With four partners based out of Cardiff and also able to tap into the firm's broader UK and international resources, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has the strength-in-depth to handle a tremendous range of contentious and non-contentious work for major corporates, many of which are multinational and based outside of Wales. Team head Anthony Rees has a particular focus on contentious matters and regularly represents respondents in employment tribunal litigation, often handling the advocacy himself. Thomas Player has a particular specialism in international labour law, including on cross-border restructuring and Works Council-related work. Although much of the work is based outside of the country, in the education sector the firm handles a range of employment work for Wales-based universities and further education entities.
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‘The Eversheds employment team is unique as it operates out of the Cardiff office, yet provides a City level of service with a client friendly style. Tom Bray (Partner) is the stand out individual. He is a clients “dream” partner who understands the business and delivers clear, sensible, business focused advice. No ego, just valuable product.’
‘Differentiator with other law firms is the real-world, practical advice. Other law firms tend to “hide” behind legislation when what you really need is help to get things done that need to be done.’
‘Anthony Rees is a consummate professional, always finds time to be available, inspires confidence and takes time to understand our business and the unique challenges and pressures we face. He very much works as our “partner” and trusted adviser. Even when times and situations are really tough, he is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team provides excellent advice and service. The Cardiff employment team are responsive, professional, friendly and offer pragmatic advice under the leadership of Anthony Rees. The team offer a quality of service you expect from a national firm with outstanding local and sector knowledge which is critical for our context.’
‘Anthony Rees, our client partner, offers excellent client service and never fails to provide insightful strategic advice that is appropriate for our context. Sally Isaacs offers specialist knowledge of equal pay in addition to excellent employment advice. Helen Mortlock has unrivalled UK education sector knowledge which is valuable when benchmarking developments and approaches.’
Key clients
Heathrow Airport
C&C Group Limited
Moog Inc
Wolverine Worldwide
Hamlyn Williams
Sony Europe Limited
Nerak Wiese (UK) Limited
Driver and Vehicle standards Agency
Pollen Streets Capital Limited
Government Legal Department
Atlantic Marine Limited
Harrods Limited
Employment Tier 1
The Cambridge office of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is part of a global network offering employment law services, which sees the practice handle high-value national and cross-border work. It handles the full range of advisory work, as well as complex Employment Tribunal litigation. Simon Tytherleigh leads the firm's human resources practice group in Cambridge, which comprises four partners. Elizabeth Graves acts predominantly for clients in the life sciences, technology and financial services sectors. Matthew Kelly is a leading adviser to clients in the education sector. Constanze Moorhouse, who is dual-qualified in England and Germany, leads the firm's international employment counsel team. Senior associate Rachel Bennett acts for the firm's key pharmaceutical, transport and water clients. Principal associate Sasha Willmott is also recommended.
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‘Eversheds are highly client-focused, constantly trying to understand the client’s perspective and to look at matters through the lense of the client. Service offer goes beyond typical legal advice which also positively impacts the way they legally counsel their client.’
‘Eversheds have a strong capability on employment law with a high level of expertise of their partners and associates at their offices across Europe.’
‘Constanze Moorhouse is a very experienced and capable employment law attorney who is able to provide excellent legal advice on sensitive employment matters, as well as to act as a key account partner for clients who need advice on cross-European matters which require a high level of organisation and collaboration. Very pleasant to work with.’
‘The Eversheds European employment team provide practical business-orientated advice consistently across multiple countries, enabling an approach which is as consistent as possible, nuanced for local requirements; at reasonable rates.’
‘Constanze Moorhouse utilises her joint German and English law qualifications, combined with extensive experience of multi-jurisdictional projects, to get ahead of issues and design a cost-effective approach, as well as a fit-for-purpose solution.’
Key clients
Arm Limited
Owens & Minor, Inc (including local subsidiary Movianto)
Liberty Specialty Markets
URBN UK Limited
HID
Queen Mary University of London
Kensington and Chelsea College
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Newcastle College Group
Gresham’s School
AVEVA Group PLC
Avis Budget Group
Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Tier 1
The employment practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP fields an extensive team comprised of experts in the full range of contentious and non-contentious issues. Practice head Paul Cotton is a go-to figure for corporate TUPE engagements, multijurisdictional reorganisations and senior executive terminations. Simon Rice-Birchall leads on National Minimum Wage investigations, while Christopher Mordue has a focus on strategic employment issues in the education sector, and Louise Lightfoot is an expert in business immigration and outsourcing matters. The team also regularly represents employers in whistleblowing claims concerning workplace harassment and misconduct.
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DHL
Skipton Building Society
Lloyds Bank
Virgin Atlantic
University of Durham
University of York
Kier Group PlC
Arla Foods
McCain Foods GB Limited
Hilton Hotels
EU and competition Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's competition, EU and trade practice excels in complex merger control applications including Phase 2 inquiries. Recent stand-out matters include handling high-value public takeovers for corporate clients in the food and drink, retail and recycling fields. The team is also instructed by numerous utilities companies to provide strategic competition advice; practice head Kate Newman regularly handles critical abuse of dominance investigations by Ofwat.
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European Metal Recycling Ltd
Greencore Group Plc
Dairy Crest (now known as Saputo Dairy UK)
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Ecobat Technologies Limited
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc
Fintech Tier 1
The team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises banks and financial services companies engaged in the fintech sector on cloud projects, blockchain and cryptocurrency developments, data protection matters, M&A, investments, regulatory enforcement and disputes. Matthew Gough has a wealth of experience in fintech-related commercial arrangements, including supply and purchase agreements, and IT and outsourcing agreements. Simon Gamlin has expertise in outsourcing projects and tech transactions, while Craig Rogers often advises financial institutions on joint ventures and collaborative projects established to develop new fintech products, including blockchain trading platforms. Senior associate James Burnie advises financial institutions on all aspects of EU and UK financial regulation, including MiFID II and the FCA Handbook. Fintech regulation specialist Andrew Henderson left for Macfarlanes LLP in January 2020.
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Pollen Street Capital Limited
Experian Limited
Pollen Street Capital
2030 Limited
Jaja Finance Limited
KINESIS
Gresham House
Aston Lark Group
Oodle Financial Services Limited
Honeycomb Investments
Source Insurance Limited (Red Apple)
Confused.com
Prepaid Financial Services Limited
Pembroke Investments Limited
Applefleet Ltd t/a Pomelo Pay
ARK Capital SC Sp SICAV RAIF
Health and safety Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles regulatory defence work for clients in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, energy, leisure and education. Areas of expertise include manslaughter offences (including corporate manslaughter), criminal and regulatory investigations, inquests, fire safety offences and Office of Rail and Road investigations. Tim Hill has extensive experience with energy, chemical and high risk manufacturing clients; he jointly heads the team with Kevin Elliott, who provides strategic advice and developed the firm's Compliance Review product. The department offers a growing proactive consultancy service, which includes policy development, behavioural review and general compliance appraisal. Principal associate Amy Sadro and senior associate Sarah Valentine are also recommended.
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Network Rail
Siemens
Glaxo Smith Kline
Nestle
Thames Water
Sellafield Limited
Lucozade Ribena Suntory
McCain Foods GB Limited
Sir Robert McAlpine
Severn Trent
Atkore International
South Staffordshire PLC
Centrica
Health and safety Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a proven track record of representing large global and national clients on all aspects of major prosecutions and investigations. The team is also well thought of for its consultancy advice to clients on the development of policies and in assisting with behavioural reviews. In addition the group is active in conducting general appraisals. Nationally Kevin Elliott specialises in representing both individuals and organisations following workplace fatalities and serious incidents.
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Network Rail
Siemens
GlaxoSmithKline
Nestlé
Thames Water
Sellafield Ltd
Lucozade Ribena Suntory
McCain Foods GB Ltd
Sir Robert McAlpine
Severn Trent
Atkore International
South Staffordshire plc
Centrica
Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's market-leading credentials are evidenced by its heavy involvement in high-profile domestic and cross-border assignments. Co-led by Andrew Jordan and Jenna Poulton, the Birmingham team is active in matters spanning a wide range of sectors, such as retail, automotive, energy, life sciences and financial services. Jordan, Poulton and others are advising FRP Advisory on the administration of Shaylor Construction. Another notable individual is principal associate Anne-Louise Lawrence, who has significant real estate restructuring and insolvency experience.
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‘The team, led by Andrew Jordan, have excellent contacts in the field and have great insight into current issues.’
‘Jenna Poulton is straight talking and can quickly get to the important issues on a transaction.’
Key clients
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
Santander UK Bank Plc
Handelsbanken
Allied Irish Bank
KPMG LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Deloitte LLP
Ernst & Young
Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 1
With particular expertise in the retail, energy, construction and financial services sectors, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Nottingham team predominantly advises liquidators and administrators engaged in insolvency proceedings in the UK and overseas. The group also assists distressed companies with restructuring and refinancing procedures. Mark Wood remains very active in contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring cases, where he tends to advise large creditors and accountancy firms. Ian Gill specialises in insolvency litigation. Principal associate Douglas Highet is also recommended.
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‘I worked with Eversheds Sutherland on a trading administration and sale of business. They were diligent and responsive.’
Key clients
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
Santander UK Bank Plc
Handelsbanken
Allied Irish Bank
KPMG LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Deloitte LLP
Ernst & Young
Intellectual property Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a full-service specialist IP practice and the firm's offering is enhanced by its international reach. The team has a strong reputation for its contentious practice, where it advises clients on issues relating to patents, trade marks and copyrights. The team demonstrates strong expertise in domain name disputes, licensing matters, and company names tribunal disputes. Practice head Rupert Bent has an extensive background in litigation, with a strong track record in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
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National Grid Plc
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Tombola Limited
Genting Casinos UK Limited
Halewood International Limited
Footasylum plc
National Oceanography Centre
Thames Water
A-Cold-Wall*
OVH Limited
IT and telecoms Tier 1
Led by the 'excellent' Matthew Gough, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a strong reputation advising customers and suppliers on IT commercial contracts relating to software development, cloud and outsourcing. Both Gough and Eve England are well-versed in consumer law and this underpins much of the work handled by the team, particularly in light of the increasing use of online sales channels. Combining the firm's expertise within the financial services sector - including in relation to regulatory matters - with its overarching TMT prowess, the team has a particular niche handling IT-related work for financial services companies, including on software licensing issues, e-commerce and outsourcing projects.
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Matthew Gough is excellent.
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Thames Water Utilities Limited
Schools Software Solutions Limited
Scansource Europe
Nationwide Building Society
British Gas
Admiral Insurance
The National Grid
M&A: lower mid-market deals, £50m-£500m Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's M&A practice is particularly experienced across the financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate and TMT sectors. The firm's broad practice spread means it can call on lawyers working in antitrust, tax and finance to assist on transactions domestically and internationally. Cross-border work is a large part of the group's work and it recently launched DealMaster, an intelligent digital knowledge and project management tool for cross border transactions. Robin Johnson jointly co-chairs the cross-border M&A team, working across 30 jurisdictions. The private equity practice sits within the wider corporate group, advising more than 25 private equity houses, and is an area in which Richard Moulton, who co-heads the global corporate and M&A practice, is particularly experienced. Chris Halliday is another name to note and is particularly experienced in the insurance market, advising warranty and indemnity underwriters.
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‘Great all round firm. Excellent support throughout our project. Attentive and available. Knowledgeable and efficient’
‘Sensible use of regional office network to give excellent value for money‘
‘I cannot speak highly enough of Richard Moulton; his availability, knowledge and guidance throughout was first class.‘
Key clients
DuPont
CGN Europe Energy
Intermediate Capital Group
Nestle
Inflexion Private Equity
Shell
Legal & General
American Express
Experian
Smiths Group
Pensions Tier 1
Clients of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s Leeds pensions practice benefit from the broad talents of co-heads Richard Shelton and Anthea Whitton. The team advises on major pension schemes for clients in the defence, telecoms, higher education and financial services sectors, handling bulk transfers, asset-backed funding arrangements, GMP equalisation, scheme mergers, wind-ups and corporate due diligence. Whitton is retained by £1bn-plus master trusts for the full scope of administrative, regulatory and strategic investment advice; associate Gemma Hanley is another key member of the team, with extensive expertise in buyouts, corporate restructurings and funding strategy for clients in the utilities sector.
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‘The team work well together – they are professional and approachable.’
‘Richard Shelton and Anthea Whitton are a good team. – they bring a broad experience to situations.’
Excellent advice, delivered swiftly and pragmatically.’
‘We have been consistently impressed with the advice we have received from Eversheds Sutherland. The individuals we have dealt with have consistently provided excellent service. They have provided innovative solutions to complex scenarios, and have communicated the issue and solution clearly. They have a wide range of expertise and have always been able to find a specialist who can provide the required input into an issue. They adopt a pragmatic approach and in our experience get to the right answer more quickly than other advisers we have worked with.’
Richard Shelton is very capable.’
‘Andy Wright gives pragmatic advice with exceptional clarity and is quick to respond to queries.’
‘Anthea Whitton and Andy Wright provide excellent advice. Anthea’s advice is carefully considered, well thought-through, and presented in a calm professional manner, which inspires confidence and builds consensus. Anthea resolves issues quickly and pragmatically. Andy provides a highly professional service. His advice is clear and accurate.’
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Deloitte Pensions Master Trust
BT Hybrid Pension Scheme
The People’s Pension
Jardine Motors Group (trading as Lancaster)
Anglian Water Services Limited
Trustee of the RITCP Pension Scheme (formerly Rothschild Investment Trust Pension Scheme)
Trustee of the Short Brothers Pension Scheme (Bombardier)
Pensions Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has one of the largest pensions teams in the Midlands. The practice advises the trustees of many of the Midlands’ most prominent pension schemes as well as many local employers on their pension obligations. The first-rate team also advises a number of Midlands-based LGPS pension funds in addition to many well-known clients that are based further afield. Names to note include Liz Fallon who is responsible for the pensions team internationally. Gary Delderfield heads the national public sector pensions offering and Emma King leads the Midlands pensions team. Sarah Franklin is adept at advising trustees and scheme sponsors on all aspects of their occupational pension schemes. Principal associate Gavin Paul has significant experience of advising trustees and sponsoring employers operating in the private sector on the full range of pension issues.
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‘Gary Delderfield is one of the leaders on public sector pensions. Eversheds is doing a lot of good work. Sarah Franklin is very impressive.‘
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NGN Pension Scheme Trustees
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK Ltd Pension Plan
TRW Automotive Inc
Trustees of the Calor Group Retirement Benefits Plan
Clara Pension Trustees
Wm Morrison and Safeway Pension Scheme Trustees
Borders to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
West Midlands Pension Fund in the LGPS
Wales & West Utilities Pension Scheme Trustee
Siemens plc
Unipart
Pensions Tier 1
Acting on its own and alongside lawyers throughout the firm's broad UK-wide and international network of offices, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's 'responsive, experienced and well-connected' team advises a varied mix of trustees, employers and providers. Team head Stuart Earle has 'impressive industry knowledge', which he puts to good use across a range of work in the space, particularly as it relates to issues in regulated sectors, including electricity, water and nuclear. Ian Davies is the other partner within the six-strong team that also includes senior associate Collette Davies, who has developed a particularly strong reputation among education clients and on pensions-related matters within the public sector.
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The team is responsive, experienced and well-connected.
Stuart Earle has impressive industry knowledge.
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NEST Corporation
National Grid Plc
Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water
Arconic
Prudential Platinum
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals Pension Scheme
Trustees of the Nokia Group UK Pension Scheme
Volkswagen
Robert Bosch Limited
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Pensions (non-contentious) Tier 1
Francois Barker and Jeremy Goodwin lead the pensions practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, with Barker heading up the overall team and Goodwin leading in London. Providing clients with assistance at the cutting-edge of industry developments, it has particular expertise in DB consolidation, master trusts and cross-border mergers. The team has recently been advising the Tesco Pension Scheme on groundbreaking new structures to make independent financial advisers available to advise scheme members. In addition, the team has assisted with the sector implications of global restructuring as well as concerns surrounding major de-risking deals. Mark Latimour leads the pensions investment practice while Sarah Swift, recognised for her 'depth of understanding', coordinates relations with multibillion-pound DC schemes. For disputes, Claire Carroll steers clients through professional negligence claims (representing both trustees and employers), rectification proceedings and various technical aspects of ombudsman complaints. In recent years, the firm has been acting for the Trustee of the Airways Pensions Scheme (a British Airways pension scheme) against the high-profile claim brought by BA.
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‘The team has extensive sector knowledge and is able to position complex and often sensitive issues in a way that allows the business to achieve its commercial objectives. The practice always delivers technically excellent advice, at a transparent/reasonable cost, and within the business’s expected timetable. The team’s strategic outlook places them streets ‘ahead of the competition‘.
‘We value the pro-active and can do approach of our team who are thinking about us when we might not have asked for input. Pensions can be a very complex topic, but they manage the issues so that they are both topical and relevant and don’t waste our time. They would be very difficult to replace or better‘.
‘Eversheds have a very experienced and dedicated team, with a wealth of UK pensions experience, practical advice and market knowledge. They have access to wider resources which can be helpful when projects ramp up quickly‘.
‘The Eversheds Sutherland team are beginning to stand out in the UK pensions market as not just great practitioners but also thought leaders. The partners at Eversheds Sutherland are innovative, pragmatic and work closely with our team to ensure that the strategic agenda can be delivered‘.
‘Francois Barker stands out as one of the ‘big beasts’ of the UK pensions industry. He is a strategic thinker on pensions. He is also innovative and pragmatic when problem solving‘.
‘Jeremy Goodwin is a highly experienced, pragmatic, charismatic and engaged senior partner to deal with. He is able to navigate difficult issues and tricky personalities, which is an invaluable and underrated asset‘.
‘Mark Latimour leads an exceptionally strong pensions team. They work seamlessly, able to resource intensive projects with no compromise to client service or the overall quality of advice‘.
‘Sarah Swift has built up strong relationships across the stakeholders and her depth of understanding and listening to any concerns have enabled her and the team to have a balanced and effective approach to resolving issues. The team work seamlessly together to cover the work required. I always know they will deliver what they promise‘.
Key clients
Trustees of the Tesco PLC Pension Scheme and the Universities Superannuation Scheme on IFA advice on transfers
Legal & General in relation to the Rolls Royce buy out
John Lewis plc
Clara Trustees
Trustee of the ConocoPhillips pension scheme
Trustee of the GE Pension Plan
Trustee of the British Airways Pension Schemes
Republic Bank Limited in relation to the Petrotrin Pension Plan
Department for Transport
Trustee of the London Stock Exchange Group Pension Scheme
Pensions: dispute resolution Tier 1
Francois Barker and Jeremy Goodwin lead the pensions practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, with Barker heading up the overall team and Goodwin leading in London. Providing clients with assistance at the cutting-edge of industry developments, it has particular expertise in DB consolidation, master trusts and cross-border mergers. The team has recently been advising the Tesco Pension Scheme on groundbreaking new structures to make independent financial advisers available to advise scheme members. In addition, the team has assisted with the sector implications of global restructuring as well as concerns surrounding major de-risking deals. Mark Latimour leads the pensions investment practice while Sarah Swift, recognised for her 'depth of understanding', coordinates relations with multibillion-pound DC schemes. For disputes, Claire Carroll steers clients through professional negligence claims (representing both trustees and employers), rectification proceedings and various technical aspects of ombudsman complaints. In recent years, the firm has been acting for the Trustee of the Airways Pensions Scheme (a British Airways pension scheme) against the high-profile claim brought by BA.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland have a very large team of lawyers with wide experience and a wider spread of work than other firms which includes pure pensions, professional negligence and financial services and personal pensions. They are involved in many of the biggest pensions claims on which hundreds of millions of pounds turn‘.
‘Claire Carroll, head of the litigation and dispute management team is involved in an remarkable number of big cases on which experience she can call‘.
Key clients
Airways Pension Scheme Trustee Limited, the corporate trustee of the Airways Pension Scheme.
Safeway Pension Trustees Limited
Carey Pensions UK LLP/ Carey Pension Trustees UK Limited
Aon Consulting Limited
Nigel Beeken (representative beneficiary)
Northamptonshire County Council
Sogefi Filtration Limited and the Trustees of the Filtrauto UK Limited Staff and Works Pension Schemes
Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited
Scottish Widows Limited
Barnardo’s
Department for Transport
Personal injury and clinical negligence: defendant Tier 1
The Ipswich office of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is the key hub for the firm's corporate claims practice, which defends complex, high-value injury and fatal claims. Practice head Nicola Lashmar is a qualified barrister with 20 years' litigation experience. Legal director Paul Coppin has practised personal injury law for 25 years and is adept in defending multi-jurisdictional catastrophic and complex claims. The firm focuses on high-value national and cross-border matters for large corporate clients. Principal associate Wayne Donovan is also recommended.Planning and environment Tier 1
Led by principal associate Kee Evans, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's 'practical and proactive' Cardiff team handles matters on its own - as well as alongside other practitioners from throughout the firm's UK-wide network of offices - on behalf of private sector entities seeking planning and environmental advice, including as it relates to compulsory purchase matters and contaminated land issues. The team also handles a significant amount of planning work for the firm's transportation and energy clients, including involvement at a policy level regarding planning issues to facilitate potential future renewables projects in Wales.
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Key clients
INRG (Little Crow) Limited
Highways England Company Limited
Annington Developments Limited / Annington Property Limited
Renewable Energy Systems Limited
UK Research & Innovation
Castleoak Developments Limited
Thames Water Utilities Limited
GE Healthcare UK Limited
GlaxoSmithKline Plc
Innogy Renewables UK Ltd
Telereal Trillium
Welsh Government
National Grid
Nuclear Decommissioning Agency
REPIC
Sims Group UK Ltd
Severn Trent Water
Legal and General
Segro Plc
Koch Industries
Thames Water
Nestle
Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m) Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts on a significant volume of mid-market transactions for an extensive client list that includes a number of major buyout houses. The team benefits from offices across the UK and the firm's global platform, enabling it to act on both regional domestic deals and cross-border buyouts, exits, and investments. Areas of expertise include education, technology, financial services, and renewable energy. The team is led by James Trevis, who is highly active in transactions, advising a number of the firm's key relationship clients. Richard Moulton heads up the firm's international corporate team and advises on cross-border transactions. The firm's regional strength is reflected in the contributions of newly-promoted partner Lizzy Tindall in the Manchester office, and Louise Finnie, who acts prolifically for funds and management teams in both London and Birmingham.
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‘The team are highly credible, professional, commercial and have great business acumen. A trusted adviser. When we came to do our deal their attentiveness, commerciality and availability was outstanding. The deal needed to be completed in a very short timescale and they delivered on the nail, working evenings and weekends to get it done. They have stayed in contact ever since and have cemented their position as the advisers of choice for our company.’
‘James Trevis has provided an outstanding level of support and partner input into our projects. He has built strong relationships with all members of our board and is always available to any of us to provide input into any aspect of our business both from a legal or commercial perspective. James is an incredible deal maker with a commerciality which gives him a real edge in this sector. James is very well networked and has provided many useful introductions. he has been supportive to our business in many ways – with James its never about the time on the clock, and all about how he can add value to our company.‘
‘I have worked with Eversheds Sutherland for over a decade and consistently throughout this period have found them to be a fantastic firm to work with. The transactions they are involved with are always efficiently organised, the documentation is clear with an exceptional level of attention to detail. The quality of their teams, from associate to partner, are of a high standard and I am impressed that they will quickly identify key issues and propose a variety of innovative solutions to ensure the optimum outcome for the transactions.‘
‘I have had the pleasure of working with a broad range of partners and associates and they are all of a consistently high standard, showing qualities of creativity, tenacity, adaptability and imagination. Demonstrably they take a huge amount of pride in the services that they deliver to their client and ensure it is of an excellent standard. There is a deep well of sector expertise that the client depends on and which the team deploys proactively throughout each facet of the transaction.’
‘James Trevis – very user friendly style and commercial. Responsive. Strong at business development and understands its importance to the private equity market‘
‘Lizzy Tindall – exremely hard working, very well organised and diligent. A joy to work with‘
Key clients
Intermediate Capital Group
Silverfleet Capital
Vitruvian Partners
Perwyn
Inflexion Private Equity Partners
Equistone Partners Europe
Primary Capital
CBPE Capital Partners
Sovereign Capital
Livingbridge
LDC
H2 Equity Partners
Graphite Capital
Baird Capital Partners Europe
Bridgepoint Development Capital
Bridges Fund Management
Aurelius
Phoenix Private Equity
Elysian
NorthEdge
Bregal
EMK
Limerston Capital
Professional negligence Tier 1
Now solely headed by Nick Rundle, following former co-head Anthony Davies' move to the firm's consultancy arm, Konexo, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents financial institution clients (including traditional and challenger banks) in professional negligence claims, arising primarily from secured commercial and residential lending. As well as expertise across core professional negligence issues, the team also has broader financial services litigation knowledge, enabling it to advise on related fraud matters, title rectification and enforcement of directors' guarantees. At associate level, Wayne Davies has developed a particular specialism handling commercial professional negligence cases and claims arising from large portfolios. As well as representing lenders in professional negligence disputes, both in relation to retail and commercial lending, associate James Coleman also has experience advising commercial and investment banks as defendants in regulatory investigations.
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‘Excellent strength and depth in dealing with all consumer law issues, with particular emphasis on professional negligence in the context of consumer credit, finance and banking disputes.’
‘Gareth Vowles – very experienced, he has a mastery of the applicable legislation and case law combined with excellent commercial judgment.’
‘Patrick Begley – very responsive and efficient, he has a strong understanding of the applicable law, as well as excellent commercial judgment.’
Key clients
Santander
Bank of Ireland
Nationwide (including The Mortgage Works and UCB)
Deutsche Bank
GE Money
Investec
HSBC
Castle Trust Capital Plc
Legal & General Insurance
Rooftop Mortgages
Property litigation Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents a high-profile client roster including retailers, investors, rail operators and energy suppliers, in high-value and business critical proceedings. Key areas of industry focus for the group include the transport, education, telecoms and retails sectors. Practice head Damian Hyndman specialises in telecoms and service disputes, while Alison Oldfield handles reputationally-sensitive litigation and corporate campaigns; and Andrew Todd represents developers and landlords in development and high-value transactional disputes. Senior associate Charlotte Miller takes the lead on portfolio management issues for institutional landlords, and also acts in education sector disputes.
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‘Strength and depth in dealing with complex and legally intricate development disputes. Andrew Todd is a pleasing combination of calm, robust and commercially savvy and is a force to be reckoned with when pursuing difficult litigation.’
Key clients
WM Morrison Supermarkets
Network Rail
The Peel Group
Legal & General
Sportsdirect.com
Arqiva
Hammerson UK Properties
KFC
Microsoft
Siemens
Property litigation Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP significantly increased its bench strength in the telecoms sector, where it predominantly acts for landowners, by hiring Thekla Fellas from Fladgate LLP in March 2019. Its team's many areas of experience include rent review disputes and development-related rights of light instructions, both of which are regularly handled by team head Will Densham. In addition, the practice is strong in service charge disputes, vacant possession cases, lease disputes and dilapidations. Tenant insolvency matters are also another area of activity. Clients of the firm include institutional investors, such as pension funds and banks, and property developers. Stuart Wortley has a niche capability in obtaining injunctions to protect high-profile properties against the risk of trespass by urban explorers.
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‘The litigation team at Eversheds Sutherland and passionate about advancing their clients best interests at all stages and provide good commercial advice alongside excellent litigation advice at each stage of the process. The whole team are dedicated, professional, always available with depth in the department which means they can deliver a first-class service.
William Densham – Litigation Lead Client Partner – First class litigator. Bright, smart, intelligent, understands his client and ensures advice is tailored to client needs. Always available and manages his team to ensure excellent delivery of service Kate Poole – Principal Associate – Incredibly dedicated and passionate about her about her work for her client. Has a great knowledge of her field and uses it to great effect to provide first-rate advice. Kanchan – Senior Associate – Dedicated to providing great client service and advice. Always available to support her client and the team.’
‘Will Densham, who heads up the team, is known to me and has been my preferred real estate litigator for over 10 years. He has taken the Eversheds practice to a different level and has recently brought in Thekla Fellas to strengthen the team even further. He carries out very high-value and complex litigation and is very much in demand. I also deal with Stuart Wortley and John Kemkers.‘
‘The team’s great strength is its pragmatism. Every avenue and potential argument or interpretation is explored, but the process is result-driven.
Stuart Wortley has an excellent ability to consider all legal arguments but adopt a laser focus on the pragmatic way to resolve issues.’
‘Approachable, pragmatic and breadth of knowledge across all property sectors makes them unique in delivering litigation advice in relation to electronic communications and understanding the impacts on any property sector.
Leading experts in the telecoms field. Quick to grasp complex scenarios Always helpful.‘
‘The Eversheds Sutherland London real estate litigation team is my go-to firm in this area by a country mile. They have a very large number of truly excellent practitioners.’
Key clients
Aberdeen Asset Management (formerly Scottish Widows)
AP Wireless (II) UK Limited (APW)
Associated British Ports
Berkeley Homes
Blackstone Property Group
British Land
Canary Wharf Group
ED&F Man Group
Fordstam Limited
Go Ahead
Grosvenor London Office Fund
IGas Energy
Land Securities
Legal & General
Lend Lease
London Borough of Islington
Longmartin Properties Limited
The Trustees of the Meyrick 1968 Combined Trust of Meyrick Estate Management (Trustees)
Mitsubishi Estates
Point West GR Limited
Qatar National Bank
River Court (part of Chinese Estates)
River Doree Holdings Limited
Ruby Triangle Properties Limited
Shaftesbury PLC
Shell UK Limited
Sunny Oasis Global Limited
Teighmore Limited
The Leathersellers Company
University of London
Utopia A Limited (an Elizabeth Murdoch company)
Property litigation Tier 1
As one of the Midlands' pre-eminent practices, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP fields a highly respected team of litigators who represent leading landlords and commercial developers, retailers and banks in complex High Court cases and arbitration proceedings. The practice undertakes the full span of litigation including nuisance claims, dilapidations and development disputes, with a particularly strong focus on energy, utilities and agricultural work. Paul Moorcroft acts as head of the firm’s consumer sector group, and is accompanied by Lisa Barge and David Feist, who lead the international and Birmingham real estate disputes teams, respectfully. Principal associates Arren Thornton and Rob Holloway are also highly recommended.
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Land Securities Plc
National Grid Plc
Mitchells & Butlers Plc
Hammerson Plc
Next Plc
Severn Trent Plc
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Property litigation Tier 1
Led by Kathryn Cook, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's seven-strong team provides 'direct and effective advice' across a range of strategic risk management and contentious matters, for corporates, developers and public sector entities. As well as cultivating its own work, the team also forms a vital part of the firm's UK-wide offering servicing the strategic needs of institutional infrastructure and transport clients (including Thames Water Utilities and The Forestry Commission) in relation to their extensive property portfolios. The team also excels at handling property-related matters in the financial services space, including for SIPP providers.
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The highly knowledge and experienced team provides pragmatic solutions.
The firm provides concise, direct and effective legal advice.
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Legal & General
Annington Property Limited
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Highways England
RWE Generation UK
Associated British Ports
Transport for London
Cuadrilla Bowland Limited
Forestry Commission
HMV Retail Limited
Namulas Pension Trustees Limited
Public sector Tier 1
The Cambridge office of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP plays a central role in the firm's national education sector group. It is a leading adviser to schools, academies, FE and HE colleges, and private education institutions on employment, student matters, charity law, litigation, real estate, corporate and commercial, intellectual property, health and safety, constitutional issues and regulatory matters. Glynne Stanfield is head of international education and corporate governance. Clare Whitaker leads on property matters in the education sector, Matthew Kelly on employment law and Jon Baskerville on corporate transactions. Legal director Stephen O’Reilly and senior associate Martyn Robinson stand out for governance and compliance matters.
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‘The clear market leader in the education sector.‘
‘Glynne Stanfield is an outstanding sector lead and account manager. He brings creativity to knotty issues and follows this up with sound legal advice.‘
Key clients
National Oceanography Centre
Richmond, the American University in London
Portsmouth University
Reading University
Vanta Education
BPP University
University of Wales Trinity St David
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
ACS Schools
Bangor University
UKCBC
Brunel University London
Capital City Colleges Group
New City Colleges Group
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Hult Educatio
Global University Systems
Northeastern University
Rail Tier 1
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has particularly strengths in rail concessions, franchises, infrastructure projects, and rolling stock, as well as disputes, real estate, and planning and finance matters in the rail sector. The firm is a tier 1 member of the UK Government's Crown Commercial Services rail panel, and recent work highlights have included advising the Department for Transport on the acquisition of 40 class 365 units. During 2019 the firm was also reappointed to the Network Rail Legal Panel. Practice co-leader Mark Brunton focuses on commercial contracts, including rail infrastructure, rolling stock-related contracts, and rail franchise agreements, while practice co-leader Anne Harris focuses on rail franchise agreements and rail project procurement matters. Agnes Koko advises on complex rail infrastructure projects, particularly brown and greenfield railways, and advising on PPP structures in North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
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‘Exceptional / unrivalled knowledge of the market and contracts for rail franchising and rolling stock, accumulated through a long history of dealing with these matters since rail privatisation. At partner level, Annie Harris and Agnes Koko particularly stand out for both their knowledge and the confidence with which they advise; Agnes also for her robustness in tricky commercial negotiations. Mark Brunton has also provided excellent, very thorough legal and commercial advice.‘
‘Good working knowledge of the rail industry and the regulatory framework. Anne Harris and Andrew Bell are both commercial in their outlook and able to navigate the regulations to find commercial solutions.’
‘The team has a breadth and depth of knowledge that helps them stand out. Their familiarity with the history of rail means that they can put their advice into context and tailor it with the knowledge of what has (and hasn’t) worked well in the past.’
‘Eversheds Sutherland partners such as Mark Brunton and Agnes Koko know the sector and its players very well, which enables them to put their advice into context and can help smooth negotiations.‘
Key clients
Department for Transport (UK)
Transport for London
Network Rail
Light Rail Manilla Ltd.
DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH and DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. (both part of the Deutsche Bahn group)
High Speed Two Ltd.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Port of Felixtowe
Retail and consumer Tier 1
As one of the firm’s five priority sectors, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s retail group is divided into three distinct parts, with Manchester-based James Batham leading the retail and leisure department, Paul Moorcroft in Birmingham heading up the consumer group, and Amanda Partland leading the food and beverage practice from Leeds. With the ability to utilise the firm’s wider national and international network, the group’s work also regularly involves global offices, particularly those across the US. The team takes a cross-practice approach to advising clients operating in this sector, able to call in expertise across a broad range of areas including M&A, employment, real estate, insolvency, data and compliance work. The practice’s position in the market is also exemplified by its recent work for Morrisons, in which the group defended the supermarket in more than 2,100 high-profile equal pay claims brought by customer assistant employees.
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Frasers (formally known as Sports Direct, including House of Fraser)
John Lewis Partnership
Kering (including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen)
DFS
Steinhoff
Next (including Lipsy)
Urban Outfitters
Specsavers
Superdry
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
Administrative and public law Tier 2
Central and local government bodies retain Cardiff-based Huw Jones, who is co-head of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s public sector group, to handle large-scale transformation projects, governance matters and the public and administrative issues relating to procurement projects and pension schemes. The Birmingham-based public inquiries and investigations team (which features practice co-head Sarah Jones, Peter Jones and principle associate Isabelle Mitchell) represents core participants, interested parties and foundation trusts in high-profile statutory and non-statutory investigations. Leveraging the firm’s public inquiries profile, the team also provides audit services into the decision-making policies of national regulators, notably in the transport and aerospace fields.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland has one of the most experienced team in the public inquiries field.‘
‘Sarah Jones is very bright, very strategic and has a clear sense of direction. She has the the ability to project and to inspire confidence in clients, fellow professionals and the public alike. I have seen her deal with lawyers on national statutory inquiries and the representatives of child sexual exploitation survivors’ groups in the same calm and clear way; she does not sugar coat, obfuscate or steamroller, merely sets out her priorities and usually gets where she needs to be. She is very aware of the clients’ needs and means, particularly when dealing with public bodies, and I have seen her devise and recommend effective cost-saving strategies where others might have let things run and wait for client comment.‘
‘Isabelle Mitchell is an obvious rising star, with long experience of inquiries and a tactical approach. I have seen this in the context of a non-statutory inquiry, which brings problems of disclosure, relying on co-operation and consent to achieve its goals. She is in day-to-day control of the Commissioning Body for the Inquiry, marshalling a large team with great skill to great effect – particularly challenging during home working for Covid-19 – but she has made sensible changes of emphasis that have allowed the work to continue without apparent interruption.‘
‘Peter Jones is possibly the most experienced partner dealing with public inquiries in the country at the moment and he is helped by exceptionally able principal and senior associates: Isabelle Mitchell, Angharad Shurmer and Anna Lois Senter. They are some of the best solicitors at this level that I have worked with.‘
Key clients
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc
The Haemophilia Society
Welsh Language Commissioner
Transport for Greater Manchester
Construction Industry Training Board
University of Manchester
Ymlaen consortium (made up of BBGI, Aberdeen Standard, Acciona and Jones Bros entities)
Driver and Vehicle standards Agency
Government Legal Department
West Midlands Pension Fund
Cabinet Office
Commercial litigation: Birmingham Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has impressive local, national and international disputes expertise and frequently works cross-office particularly with its national and wider European network. Adam Fisher is highlighted for automotive, IT and outsourcing, and fraud disputes, while Rich Lloyd focuses on the industrial engineering, energy and utilities sectors. Other areas of specialism include media and sport sector disputes, reputation management issues and public inquiries and investigations; for the latter Sarah Jones is a name to note. Fisher, Lloyd and Jones jointly lead the Midlands team alongside Nottingham-based Louise Howarth.
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‘Made me at ease from the first meeting and quick to respond to queries throughout the process, always putting as much detail into a response as required and upfront.’
‘Down to earth, approachable, good listeners and lateral thinkers.’
‘Efficient, responsive, pragmatic. Good people skills, focused on establishing relationships based on trust.’
‘Clear advice delivered in a straightforward manner.‘
Key clients
Pendragon plc
Npower
ADT Fire & Security
Thames Water
Rolls Royce
John Lewis Partnership
Microsoft
National Grid
Severn Trent
Mitchells & Butlers
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc (“EIO”)
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Haemophilia Society
Interserve Group
Oakley Capital
Vestey Foods
Commercial litigation: Nottingham and Derby Tier 2
With sector specialisms including technology, transport and energy, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for large international and national companies in high-value disputes, which often span multiple jurisdictions. 'Pragmatic and sensible' Nottingham-partner Louise Howarth handles high stakes regulatory disputes in the energy sector, which includes advising clients on public law judicial review challenges. Howarth is part of a larger Midlands team, which includes Birmingham-based partners Adam Fisher and Rich Lloyd. Partner Steve Dunseath left the firm in May 2019 to join Trowers & Hamlins LLP.
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‘The team works closely alongside other offices in the Eversheds Sutherland network to make sure that it resources jobs appropriately.’
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Pendragon plc
Npower
ADT Fire & Security
Thames Water
Rolls Royce
John Lewis Partnership
Microsoft
National Grid
Severn Trent
Mitchells & Butlers
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc (“EIO”)
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Haemophilia Society
Interserve Group
Oakley Capital
Vestey Foods
Commercial property: corporate occupiers Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's development expertise includes urban regeneration, mixed-use schemes and brownfield sites. On the investment side, it leverages its global platform in locations such as Hong Kong and Beijing to act for a range of Asian investors, drawing on the firm’s corporate structuring, funding and tax specialists to provide a one-stop-shop. Bruce Dear is a key name for occupier work; the group's work involves office relocations, headquarter expansions and complicated leasing negotiations.Practice head(s):
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‘Nick Bartlett is a highly capable, innovative and personable lawyer, with extremely strong commercial acumen equalled by public sector knowledge.’
‘Tom Goldsmith is an excellent lead negotiator and strategic. Clearly loves what he does and it shows. A pleasure to work with.’
‘The team who worked with us were all highly competent and highly intelligent. It was wonderful to see how skilfully and diplomatically they negotiated with the other side, maintaining their composure throughout the process, during what was probably a time-consuming process at times.’
‘The quality of legal contracts is much higher than other firms who I’ve worked with. I have already recommended the team to another client of mine.”
Key clients
Network Rail plc
Legal & General
KPMG
Brewin Dolphin
Grainger plc
Apple Inc
Convene
Goldman Sachs
Avanton Limited
Aprirose Limited
Elite Commercial REIT Management Pte Ltd
Smith & Williamson
Construction Tier 2
Jo Hatton-Jones leads the team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which acts on contentious and transactional construction matters. The group advises national clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors alongside retailers, property developers, and education providers, and also has notable expertise in work for international clients. Process sector matters are handled by practice head Jo Hatton-Jones, who has engineering qualifications, and Simon Chamberlain and new hire Sarah Maylor handle built environment work on the transactional side. Maylor, who arrived from Kennedys in early 2020, also works on construction disputes in tandem with Gregory Buckley.
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WM Morrison
Wartsila
Network Rail Infrastructure
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Severn Trent Water
SNC-Lavalin
UK Land
University of Leeds
JD Williams & Company
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Construction Tier 2
At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Peter Scurlock specialises in non-contentious construction and engineering work, advising clients on procurement strategies and contract issues. Scurlock is experienced in all major contract forms, including the FIDIC, JCT, NEC, MF/1 and IChemE forms as well as bespoke framework and alliance agreements. David Jones stands out for his work on the procurement of major energy, transport, water, utilities construction and engineering projects.
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‘Good sensible construction advice. Not showy, but always practical, value for money and goes to the key issues.’
‘Peter Scurlock provides a calm head and sage counsel.’
‘Provides thorough and consistently good advice and legal support in a timely manner, meets expectations and frequently exceeds expectations.’
‘David Jones and Peter Scurlock bring a great level of expertise and experience, are responsive and provide pragmatic and solution-based advice.’
‘Peter Scurlock is a calm and reassuring presence when navigating complex issues. He is knowledgeable, experienced and very pleasant to deal with.’
Corporate tax Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP covers the breadth of corporate tax matters under the leadership of the firm’s global tax co-head David Jervis. Recently promoted partner Colin Askew handles complex tax structuring mandates, with a focus on advising private equity clients, while Amanda Dodsworth leads on employment tax issues relating to flexible benefits, pensions and employee share incentives. The team also has expertise in tax litigation under Matthew Cummings, who also provides advice on HMRC investigations, leveraging his previous experience as an in-house litigator.
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‘Great technical skills, practical approach, and responsiveness to client needs.’
‘Colin Askew – a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
SPX Flow, Inc
Aviva
Blackrock Investment
Communisis plc
Greencore Group
Experian
Kier Group
Next plc
Morrisons
Lloyds Development Capital
Silverfleet Capital
Lion-Beer, Spirits & Wine
DER Touristik Group
Pollen Street Capital
Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity Tier 2
The team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a 'very good knowledge of what’s going on in industry' and is led by the 'extremely knowledgeable' Paula Barrett, who advises clients domestically and internationally on cybersecurity, record retention and privacy matters. Barrett is supported by Liz Fitzsimons, who goes the 'extra mile for clients' and assists with the contentious and non-contentious aspects of the data arena including providing information regulation and freedom of information advice.
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‘In addition to exceptional subject matter expertise, the team has taken the time to develop an excellent in-depth knowledge of our structure. I would also highlight their pragmatic problem solving approach, this translates in the high standard of their work. The team also has very good knowledge of what’s going on in industry, which is really helpful.’
‘I worked mainly with Liz Fitzsimons. She is very professional but also very approachable. She invests the time to understand our queries and make sure that we have all the details surrounding the queries, which is key for data protection matters. She has a pragmatic approach and provides solutions in light of the specific circumstances of the queries. She will absolutely go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘Paula Barrett is extremely knowledgeable and has good connections with the regulators. She provides a very balanced and measured view of any challenge, and stays firm when required regardless of the level of pressure exerted. She’s a brilliant support to have in one’s corner.’
Key clients
Dyson
IATA
Akamai
Thames Water
Shelby Finance
Specsavers
DWR Cymru Welsh Water
ASOS
Lineage Logistics
Santander
NEST
Capital One (Europe)
Kering Group
Hilton
National Grid
Education Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a key choice for higher and further education institutions, academies and private schools, fielding a full-service multi-disciplinary practice, which handles corporate and commercial work, constitutional and regulatory advice, real estate issues and employment mandates. Department head Mark Taylor focuses on corporate and governance work, and works closely with Gary Delderfield on the employment elements. Principal associates Rachel Soundy and Morag Roddick are experienced in corporate mandates and regularly act for private clients on M&A transactions, collaboration issues, joint ventures and charity law work.
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‘Mark Taylor is knowledgeable about the sector, flexible and approachable, extremely pragmatic and can support us in weighing up options.’
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University of Wolverhampton
Sandwell College
Solihull College and University Centre
University of Reading
The Greater London Authority
National College for Advance Transport and Infrastructure
Education: schools Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides an 'excellent full-service' to a wide array of clients, including multi-academy-trusts, academies and independent schools. Jointly led by Diane Gilhooley and Ben Wood, the team excels in assisting sixth form colleges with converting into academies. It also has a student-focused sub-group that addresses crucial areas of SEN, admissions and exclusions; this is led by Nicola Bennison in Nottingham. On the employment side, senior associate Helena Tattersall is highlighted for her contentious litigation expertise and she advises education clients on employment law issues. Data protection advice is another key part of the workload. Glynne Stanfield leads the international education practice.
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‘Ben Wood is our primary contact. Ben has excellent knowledge of the statutory regulations which apply to our sector and is always able to give us expert advice in the context of that. Throughout the many years of dealing with Ben, he has always been extremely personable and pragmatic in his approach when dealing with myself and colleagues. His expert and practical knowledge has helped us to make both short and long term decisions that are well informed.’
‘Helena Tattersall has been brilliant. Any requests for advice, either by telephone or email are met with an immediate response. Again, Helena has extensive knowledge of our sector and that is something that I particularly value.’
‘Helena Tattersall is efficient, flexible, offers options and solutions, pragmatic approach.’
‘Ben Wood, Helena Tattersall and Heather Farrell-Boote provide excellent legal advice with humour and humour in what are very challenging times.’
Always have a ‘go-to’ person, who you can develop a relationship with, and see them as part of your team.’
Key clients
Compass Learning Partnership
Beacon Multi Academy Trust
ACS International Schools
The Bentley Wood Trust
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation Trust
Trinitas Academy Trust
Twyford CofE Academy Trust
Chelsea Academy
Cambridge Meridian Academy Trust
The Prospect Trust
Nova Education Trust
L.E.A.D. Multi Academy Trust
Equity capital markets - low-mid cap Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is among the leading firms in the market for AIM client representations and it also acts for a sizeable number of broker clients. In addition to being a major player in the AIM arena, the practice is also sought out for Main Market work. Stephen Nash leads the team, which has vast experience in IPOs, secondary offerings, reverse takeovers and public and private M&A. In 2019, Steven Hacking acted for AIM-listed company Escape Hunt Plc on a £4m cash placing by way of an accelerated bookbuild. Richard Moulton is another key contact.
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‘Danny Hall – excellent corporate partner. Jamie Partridge – genius of drafting and detail. Annika Unsworth – solid corporate associate.‘
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Escape Hunt plc
Ilika plc
Diurnal Group plc
Renold plc
Kromek Group plc
Personal Group Holdings plc
The SimplyBiz Group plc
Morses Club plc
Joules Group plc
Gresham House plc
Tyman plc
EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-placed to advise clients on economic trade sanctions, export controls, investigations, due diligence assignments and WTO matters. Complementing his expertise across all these areas, department head James Lindop is also adept at advising multinational companies on the impact of Brexit on their operations. Tax specialist Giles Salmond focuses his practice on customs duties.Practice head(s):
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‘Pragmatic, available when needed, and expert advice/guidance can be given without further research. Fees are fair and there are no surprises. Eversheds feel like an extension of the in-house team.’
‘They are commercial experts – they offer pragmatic advice and problem-solving, with the benefit that they understand our business and operating model.’
Health and safety Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s national environment, health and safety practice includes Leeds-based Paul Verrico and new senior associate recruit Eddy Steele, who joined from DLA Piper. The team has expertise in providing extensive training programmes for a large corporate client base of energy, manufacturing and education clients. The team regularly represents clients in investigations initiated by the Health and Safety Executive and other authorities into workplace fatalities and fire safety offences. National infrastructure clients also engage the team to handle appeals against improvement notices.
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Network Rail
Severn Trent
Thames Water
GlaxoSmithKline
McCain Foods GB Limited
Lucozade Ribena Suntory
Atkore International
Sellafield Limited
South Staffordshire Water Plc
Hedge funds Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides a full-service offering to funds established and managed across all key jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, US, Singapore and Luxembourg. The team, led by Ben Watford, supports existing funds and new managers with fund launches, management issues, trading documentation and regulatory concerns, acting for high-profile clients including Kimura across the full spectrum of matters. Financial services-related advice is a particular strength alongside the firm's broad jurisdictional expertise. Watford has global fund managers and investors as clients, and is supported by financial services expert Pamela Thompson and alternative investments and closed-ended funds specialist Ronald Paterson.
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‘Ben Watford and team are always honest and straight to the point and have technical legal excellence and commerciality, plus global practice and full service with a can do attitude.’
‘Key qualities that Ben Watford and his team possess are that they are personable and make it a pleasure to work with. Ben’s team are always cheerful and happy to help and always have the experience and knowledge to steer me and my clients in the most efficient way possible and in a productive manner and explain everything so it is easily understood. They are also very knowledgeable about whats happening in the current market and give great feedback on compliance, tax, and on potential service providers for my clients.’
Key clients
GAM Kimura Commodity Trade Finance Offshore Funds
GAM Kimura Structured Trade Finance Fund
Kimura Alternative Lending Income Fund
Kimura Systematic Consumer Loans Fund
Westbeck Energy Opportunity Fund
Westbeck Electric Metals Fund
Westbeck Resource income Fund
AEW UK Investment Management
Owl Rock Capital Partners
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation
West 4 Capital
Greenlake
Qbera Capital
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund
Green Lake Real Estate Fund III FCP- RAIF
Immigration Tier 2
The human resources practice group at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a national immigration practice, in which one associate, Elisa Elston, is based in East Anglia. Elston, who works from the Cambridge office, predominantly acts for clients in the financial services, retail and transport sectors. Her broad employment law practice includes advising businesses on obtaining permission for applicants to live and work in the UK, sponsor obligations and right to work matters.
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CDC Group Plc
Next Plc
ABF Plc
LHR Airports Limited (Heathrow Airport)
Helly Hansen
Unipart Group Limited
Locksmith Animation Limited
Magir Limited trading as Medicare Pharmacy
The University of Sheffield
J Murphy & Sons Ltd
TNT/FedEx Express
Müller UK & Ireland
Immigration Tier 2
At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, principal associate Nerys Ireland is the principal Cardiff-based contact for immigration work. She has a particular focus on issues arising within the education sector, including providing strategic advice to numerous major universities and further education institutions. The team was bolstered by the arrival in April 2020 of senior associate Jennifer Pinder from Capital Law Limited .
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‘The Cardiff Eversheds Immigration team work in partnership with us – they are no soft touch – they support us to achieve good outcomes within the regulations.’
‘They know their stuff – they know the law and work with you to achieve pragmatic real-world solutions that meet the needs of all stakeholders.’
Infrastructure (parliamentary) Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a track record of work promoting and opposing private and hybrid bills relating to infrastructure projects in Parliament, as well as legislative drafting. Recent work has included advising on hybrid bills regarding major rail projects, the ports industry, and green energy projects. Both practice leaders Stephen Collings and James O’Connor promote and oppose hybrid and private bills in Parliament. 'Superbly insightful' parliamentary agent Monica Peto acts for clients on key rail, port, and energy projects. Planning lawyer Stuart Andrews is also highly recommended.
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‘The team has a long and solid track record in the promotion and implementation of major projects. The team is therefore able to efficiently and proactively deliver the required legal support for these types of projects.‘
‘James O’Connor is a solid lawyer with great experience. Stephen Collings is high energy, experienced, and able to develop a strategy to deliver the right outcomes for the client.‘
‘A vastly experienced team of technical experts. Highly commercial approach with a particular focus on managing land and property acquisitions.’
‘Stephen Collings has huge experience and clarity of approach founded on a career specialising in rail and transport infrastructure development and delivery. Monica Peto is a superbly insightful Parliamentary specialist. James O’Connor has a razor-sharp brain attuned to marrying legal principle and commercial outcome.’
‘Monica Peto stands out as very knowledgeable in her field, with the ability to respond to specific, sometimes multifaceted queries at very short notice.’
‘The Eversheds Sutherland team is highly experienced; they maintain an excellent working relationship with all colleagues and communicate very effectively with colleagues new to the processes associated with consents.’
‘James O’Connor provides clear concise advice. His knowledge of his subject is is excellent. He is very responsive, incisive, and precise.’
Key clients
Department for Transport and HS2 Limited
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Transport for London and London Underground Limited
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
Intellectual property Tier 2
The Cambridge office of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a key hub in the firm's national IP practice. Simon Crossley is the key partner and he has more than 20 years' experience in areas such as open source software and open innovation, establishing licence models for app stores, and the use of technology in healthcare. Adrian Toutoungi joined Taylor Wessing LLP but the firm retains a strong associate team handling national and cross-border matters.
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Intellectual property Tier 2
Led by Matthew Gough, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a non-contentious focus to its work in the IP space. Marrying up the office's strength in relation to consumer law and fintech, the team provides a compelling proposition to clients within the financial services space and with consumer facing businesses, particularly in relation to their commercial contracts work. Eve England is also a core member of the team and excels in handling IP-related work within the digital space.
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South Hook LNG Terminal Company Ltd
Schools Software Solutions Limited
Scansource Europe SPRL
Admiral Insurance
IT and telecoms Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s Yorkshire technology team is led by Nick Stubbs and specialises in commercial outsourcing agreements, IT licensing work and strategic IT procurement projects with an international scope. The team acts for a client roster of global retail, financial services and manufacturing companies. Co-head James Hyde leads on contentious matters with assistance from principal associate Edward Williams; disputes relate to systems procurements, outsourcing work, software licensing issues, technology joint ventures and data breaches. Principle associate James Ruane regularly advises on data privacy compliance issues in relation to cloud computing and data warehousing.Practice head(s):
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‘Principal associate Edward Williams is good for IT litigation.‘
Key clients
Rolls-Royce plc
Rugby League World Cup 2021
DXC Technology
Go Plant Fleet Services Limited
IT and telecoms Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP' practice is headed up by Charlotte Walker-Osborn, who leads the firm's nationwide TMT department. Her work spans the full breadth of non-contentious IT law, covering outsourcing projects, software and hardware agreements, licensing issues, cloud deals, service agreements, data protection mandates and security work.
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Local government Tier 2
Possessing 'unrivalled knowledge, expertise and experience' in local goverment issues, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP regularly advises local authorities and central government on transformational projects. With a long history of collaboration with the private sector, the team frequently works on a wide range of matters, covering regeneration developments, procurement, investigations, and public sector pensions. In 2019, the team began advising the Cabinet Office on redrafting and updating the pension provisions in the Model Contract used in all government outsourcing contracts. Head of the public inquiries and investigations team Sarah Jones is 'very impressive' and works on high-profile public inquiries and non-statutory investigations. She is currently representing key participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Based in Cardiff, Huw Jones, Bridgette Wilcox, and Paul Pugh are also recommended.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland possesses unrivalled knowledge, expertise, and experience when it comes to advising on local government issues. They get to grips with the issues so quickly and effectively, and always provide helpful and practical solutions.’
‘Sarah Jones is able to cut through the issues and identify the relevant legal solutions – very impressive. Always available to support at short notice even with the most complex cases.’
‘Isabelle Mitchell has excellent attention to detail and client care skills. Always helpful, and an exceptional lawyer.’
Key clients
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Haemophilia Society
The Welsh Language Commissioner
Transport for Greater Manchester
Ymlaen consortium (made up of BBGI, Aberdeen Standard, Acciona and Jones Bros entities)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Government Legal Department
West Midlands Pension Fund
Cabinet Office
Planning Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises on a range of national projects for major clients across multiple industries, including property developers, high-profile retailers and national infrastructure providers. The Leeds team operates as a centre of excellence for infrastructure planning matters. Practice head Peter Nesbit focuses on energy, mining and minerals-related infrastructure work, with an increase in mandates from the renewable energy sector; while senior associate Katie Moffatt has notable expertise in transport infrastructure matters, most notably in the rail sector. Principal associate Roddy Macdonald leads on retail planning and housing development matters, including site acquisitions, contractual issues and funding work.
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FCC Environment
Essar Oil
Persimmon Homes North East and Taylor Wimpey
Homes and Communities Agency, trading as Homes England
Kentucky Fried Chicken
WM Morrison Supermarkets
Evans Property Group
London South Bank University
Templegate Developments
Planning Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's planning practice provides advice on a range of residential developments, as well as major commercial, retail and leisure developments. Large-scale housing projects have been a recent area of growth for Stuart Andrews and his team, while the group's reliably strong offering in the field of transport and energy infrastructure includes the complex management and delivery of interconnector projects and DCO applications on significant rail freight interchanges, handled by the highly rated Morag Thomson. Recent highlights for the team have included environmental impact assessments for energy infrastructure projects of national importance as well housing developments for regeneration at new town sites.
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‘They just get it. They keep things simple. Effortless service.’
‘The team are proactive, highly knowledgeable and accessible at all times. They provide clear guidance upon which you can make decisions with confidence.’
‘Morag Thomson is acknowledged and respected widely which is a great strength when dealing with third parties who also have the same respect for her.’
Key clients
National Grid Viking Link Limited
Berkeley Group
Westferry Developments Limited
Redrow Homes Limited
Barratt Strategic/Taylor Wimpey
Meyer Homes
St Congar
Blaby District Council
Catesby Properties
Avanton
Summix
L&Q (previously Gallagher Estates)
MACE Developments (Stevenage) Limited
Coventry and Warwickshire Development Partnership LLP
Roxhill (Junction 15) Ltd
Four Ashes Limited
Planning Tier 2
Paul Maile leads the Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP Midlands planning group and is he experienced in infrastructure work and compulsory purchase orders, especially regarding energy, infrastructure and residential projects; he is also an experienced advocate in high-profile public inquiries. Duncan Williams is instructed by housebuilders to advise on promoting schemes through the planning system, s106 agreements, infrastructure agreements and appeals.
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Community Windpower Limited
Roxhill Developments Limited
Four Ashes Limited
Tritax Symmetry Ltd
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
Mentor Mon Cyf
Anglian Water Services Limited
Planning and environment Tier 2
The environment, health and safety department at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP places a particular emphasis on contentious environmental matters. While the team's recent work testifies to its strength in handling investigations by the Environment Agency, the practice has extensive experience acting on the sides of both prosecution and defence. Led by Tim Hill, the Newcastle-based team forms part of the single national group, and often collaborates with its Manchester-based counterpart (with Jane Southworth in particular) on non-contentious environmental matters.
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National Grid
Nuclear Decommissioning Agency
Severn Trent Water
Thames Water Utilities
Private finance initiative (PFI) Tier 2
Leveraging its international reach, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP assists clients with major national and cross-border PFI and PPI projects, with a primary focus on energy and infrastructure. Names to note in Nottingham include principal associate William Spickett, who has over a decade of experience advising clients on transport and energy projects throughout the UK and overseas, such as working with the DfT on rail franchise issues and its recent franchise competition in the East Midlands. Principal associate Mike Turner advises large corporates on global PPP and infrastructure projects.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland has never let us down. They provide clear, innovative and thorough advice with an excellent sense of pragmatic business considerations. The firm is fair and transparent about the legal fees and works with us to identify the best fee structure. The service is worth every penny we spent.’
‘Jay Ze in essence stands for the highest quality you can get. Combining his solid legal expertise with his business and political acumen, Jay guides us through challenging legal issues in developed or emerging markets. He goes above and beyond offering proactive commercial advice tailored to the client.’
Key clients
Deutsche Bahn
BlackRock
Centrica
EDF
Pensions Infrastructure Platform
Wärtsilä
Macquarie
E.ON
Sonnedix
IFC
Property finance Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a broad real finance practice but is perhaps best known for its work in development finance. Simon Mead leads the practice and, as well as development finance, is highly skilled in mezzanine and senior lending arrangements. Robert Ludwig possesses broad expertise but is particularly strong in intercreditor agreements. The team recently added a new partner through the internal promotion of Chris Brooks, who is notably adept at advising non-bank lenders. Clients also benefit from the firm’s network of regional offices, which allows the team to outsource less complex deals with more competitive pricing.Practice head(s):
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‘The team is led well and are pragmatic commercial lawyers who are extremely supportive of clients.’
‘Simon Mead is a real expert in his field and a very effective negotiator.’
‘Jane Allan is a very solid lawyer who leads transactions effectively and takes ownership of all key issues.’
Property litigation Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a small team in Cambridge that, as part of the national practice, handles heavyweight disputes for clients across the UK. Stuart Wortley, who splits his time between London and Cambridge, is a former chair of the Property Litigation Association. Cambridge-based principal associate Samuel Maw leads real estate litigation work for the National Grid and Cadent Gas. He also deals with extensive development work, leading on the vacant possession and rights to light strategies for developers.
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National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
Cadent Gas Limited
Land Securities Plc
Taylor Wimpey
Movianto UK Limited
Transport for London
Hammerson Plc
Mercato Metropolitano
Intu
Grainger Plc
Multiplex Construction Europe Limited
Sir Robert McAlpine Limited
Public sector Tier 2
Drawing on the expertise of lawyers from across the firm's corporate, real estate, employment and litigation departments, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's multi-disciplinary team advises central government, local authorities and other public bodies across a range of matters, including on transformational projects, outsourcing, governance and regeneration developments. The Cardiff office, however, remains perhaps best-known for its expertise at advising clients as interested parties in high-profile inquiries and investigations - where it is often involved as a key part of a nationwide cross-office effort. Principal associate Angharad Haf Hurle is a key member of this team, and has a core role for Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc, as a participant in the ongoing Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Bridgette Wilcox heads up the office's overarching public sector offering and has particular expertise in relation to procurement matters.
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‘The Eversheds public inquiry team, now led by the outstanding Sarah Jones, with formidable support from Isabelle Makeham, Angharad Hurle and Anna Parry, is the leading firm in their field. Their range of depth of experience is unrivalled and their current involvement in all of the main inquiries of the day, including IICSA and Grenfell Tower, amply bears this out. In my 15 years of practice in this field, I have not come across a firm which comes near them. They take a focused, down to earth and practical approach to all issues. They have strength in depth and the ability to create and support substantial teams at short notice.’
‘See above for the names of the leading members of the team with whom I have worked in recent years. However, if I had to identify an exceptional strength of the team as a whole, I would say that it is their ability to work together and with Counsel and clients. Thus, by definition, there is more of an emphasis on the collective product than on individual stars.’
‘The practice has been instrumental in procurement for a complex replacement service which has previously suffered difficulties in completion to award along with financial settlement to bidders. The expertise and breadth of experience in PCR2015 and risk mitigation has to date ensured the procurement remains compliant and on time without challenge.’
‘Ash Woodcock who brings an ability to convert the complex legal issues into focus with plain English and options on proceeding through the processes with each option risk profiled. Nick Blane who presents a more strategic view on compliance and mitigation of the complex procurement. Both are well versed in engaging at working level and with Executive leadership.’
Key clients
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc
The Haemophilia Society
Welsh Language Commissioner
Ymlaen consortium (made up of BBGI, Aberdeen Standard, Acciona and Jones Bros entities)
Driver and Vehicle standards Agency
Government Legal Department
West Midlands Pension Fund
Cabinet Office
Public sector Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for a broad range of clients in the education sector, including higher and further education institutions, schools, academies and private education institutions. Noted for its national reach, the team offers clients a full range of services, including employment, student matters, health and safety, and regulatory issues. The main contact in Nottingham is Nicola Bennison, who co-heads the practice with Manchester-based partner Diane Gilhooley, and is known for her expertise in contentious employment work.
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‘The team is very responsive, understands our key concerns and has really taken time to understand our business and what matters to us in the long term. The team is pragmatic and realistic about what can be achieved, and this also saves time and money by not flogging points which are unattainable. Great to deal with, always available.’
‘Excellent attention to detail, and a very firm grasp of our business. Not just looking at getting a deal over the line but actually taking care to see that the terms fit with our overall long term business plan.’
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De Montfort University
University of Derby
Loughborough University
University of Essex
Nottingham College
West Nottinghamshire College
New College Stamford
Peterborough Regional College
Trent College
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Trust Federation
Sandwell College
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Real estate funds Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is particularly well-known for its capabilities in open-ended real estate funds, and has grown its strength in closed-ended real estate funds. Michaela Walker leads the London team, which has increasingly made a name for itself in international real estate funds (particularly closed-ended private market real estate funds), where it works closely with groups based in Luxembourg, Dublin, the US and Hong Kong on cross-border mandates. On the domestic front, the firm is involved in real estate funds work connected with the build-to-rent and shared ownership sectors of the domestic housing market. Pamela Thompson is particularly noted for her open-ended funds expertise, which includes property authorised investment funds (PAIFs) and authorised contractual schemes (ACSs). She was part of a team led by Richard Batchelor, which advised Local Pensions Partnership on the establishment of a £1.3bn real estate ACS. Funds taxation expert Camilla Spielman is another key figure in the group.
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‘It has a friendly, professional (but appropriately informal) approach to providing legal support. Eversheds collaborates well and has an expansive knowledge and useful insight of how the regulator (FAC) thinks and operates.‘
‘Julian Brown and Camilla Spielman are very approachable and are proven experts in their respect fields of collective investment fund regulation and taxation.‘
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Aberdeen Standard Investments
BMO Real Estate Partners
M&G Real Estate
Schroders
AEW UK Investment Management LLP
Local Pensions Partnership
Aon Hewitt Limited
Nuveen
Townsend Group
Lendlease
Retail funds Tier 2
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises funds, managers and a growing portfolio of institutional investors on open-ended fund listings, structurings and regulatory compliance work, regularly working with funds on issues relating to Brexit, non-resident CGT and EMIR. The team also has notable expertise in fund tax work. Pamela Thompson is a key name in the area, advising on product structuring, investment distribution and regulatory issues, with a particular niche in acting for local government pension funds. Senior associate Phil Spyropoulos is also noted for his industry experience and work with a number of bespoke fund types, including charity and corporate funds.
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Commercial litigation: premium Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's 'excellent litigation team' acts for large corporates in a range of disputes and is developing a strong technology sector presence. Global head of international disputes Mark Davenport counts financial services, pharmaceutical, transport and IT among his sector specialisms; 'excellent litigator' Neville Byford's experience includes civil fraud and sports sectors disputes, within which he advises well-known show jumpers , while Richard Little 'is able to turn his hand to wide range of disputes' including civil fraud, public law and franchising litigation. Claire Stockford, who joined from Shepherd and Wedderburn, adds cross-border and competition disputes expertise, while recently promoted legal director Lucy Webster 'has a great sense of litigation tactics and strategy' in intellectual property and media disputes.
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‘Excellent litigation team, they are always on top of my list for difficult pieces of litigation where the client needs a strong and robust firm to defend it.‘
‘Richard Little is one of the canniest and cunningest solicitors in the City, with huge experience and great instincts’
‘Associate Tim Browning is low key but amazingly thorough, extremely bright, as well as being an all round good guy. I would send any client to them.‘
‘Legal director Lucy Webster is the mainstay of any team she works in, ferociously hardworking, she coordinates the workstreams and has a great sense of litigation tactics and strategy’
‘Associate Kimeya Baker would be a valued member of any litigation team – a hardworking team player, she offers insights on problems that show a maturity beyond her years; a great star in the making.‘
‘Neville Byford is an excellent litigator with a wealth of experience and canniness to get to the heart of a dispute and pick it apart in the client’s favour. Also much appreciate his directness and honesty with clients on a case’s prospects.’
‘Able run rings round an opponent with litigation correspondence that is invariably well-judged, whether it be a long letter wearing the opposition down with requests for information or documentation or a short and punchy one, pointing out shortcomings in the other side’s performance. The correspondence is so good because it is backed by an early appreciation of the key points in a case and how they will play out’
‘Richard Little has a terrific, varied practice and is able to turn his hand to wide range of disputes; no subject matter stumps him!‘
Key clients
Malaysia’s Minister of Finance (Incorporated) and 1Malaysia Development Berhad
Iranian Offshore Engineering Company
Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
Bemaco Steel
Peter Black Footwear and Accessories Limited and Visage Limited
JPR Services and John Ray
Credit Suisse Trust
Barclay Pharmaceuticals Limited (a subsidiary of Celesio AG)
Construction: contentious Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a strong international arbitration practice and handles contentious matters across the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. Jonathan Douglas and Simon Oats lead the team; Douglas acts on a range of construction and engineering disputes, with experience in various sectors such as retail, logistics and clean energy. Oats is the global head of the practice and works across multiple jurisdictions. Jessica Neuberger is active in the built environment, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors with nearly two decades of experience in the field. The well-regarded Nick Pinder also acts on international matters with a specialism in energy work.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland has a longstanding record of work on complex energy projects in the UK. The team stands out from their competitors due to their a unique appreciation and understanding of our business, which arises from their knowledge of the industry. They fully integrate with our business and project teams, to understand our business needs and then tailor their strategy accordingly.’
‘Nick Pinder has an in-depth knowledge of the energy market, and is able to provide astute strategic advice to all areas of the business. He stands out as a lawyer who can really get his teeth into the engineering issues and whilst he is tenacious, his advice is pragmatic.’
‘Nick Pinder’s attention to detail is second to none and his planning is truly excellent. He has tremendous foresight and structures the work and responses to the other side in order to maximise our position.’
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The Hospital Company (Liverpool) Limited
Lendlease
Glennmont Partners
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Dairy Crest
Jean François Clin
60 Curzon Street Developments Limited (an SPV of Brockton Everlast Inc)
Blackrock
Construction: non-contentious Tier 3
The team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is 'highly experienced across all aspects of their areas of expertise', advising on a wide range of energy, transport and infrastructure matters, including renewable energy projects. Simon Oats leads the global construction team; Jonathan Douglas , who heads up the UK team, has a strong track record of work on major construction developments
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‘The team are highly experienced across all aspects of their areas of expertise. This enables them to deliver complex projects within time and budget even when unforeseen challenges emerge. We have worked with the firm across various countries and projects of different technologies, sizes, and lifecycle stages are very pleased with the quality of their service.’
‘The members of the construction team are highly skilled and always deliver high-quality, bespoke work products under mandate or in special situations.’
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The Hospital Company (Liverpool) Limited
Lendlease
Glennmont Partners
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Dairy Crest
Jean François Clin
60 Curzon Street Developments Limited (an SPV of Brockton Everlast Inc)
Blackrock
Employee share schemes Tier 3
Mathew Gorringe heads the employee incentives group at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP out of Leeds and has particular expertise in relation to implementing and advising upon employee incentive schemes in multiple jurisdictions and has a network of advisors in its own overseas offices to deliver this service to its multinational clients. The team does a blend of transactional and advisory work offering a full service to numerous quoted companies, but also advise private equity backed companies, private companies, main board directors, employee benefit trustees and management teams on incentive/reward structures and in relation to transactions.
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‘A multi-disciplinary practice that that can meet all of our needs as a fast growing business with diverse activities.’
‘Very responsive with strong technical knowledge.’
Matthew Gorringe provided a proactive service on employee share schemes. He ensured that we complied with legal, tax and Stock Exchange rules and regulations in decision-making and met the very tight timescales for documentation.’
Key clients
United Utilities Group PLC
AstraZeneca plc
Van Elle Holdings plc
New Look
Harworth Group PLC
Intertrust Group
Dairy Crest Group plc
Tower Transit Group Ltd
Anglian Water Services Limited
Alcumus Group
Employers Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is recognised for its deep expertise acting for major financial institutions on employment law matters. The practice is also very well-known for its work in industrial relations, regularly advising employers on responses to major strike action, especially in the transport, education and construction sectors. Paul Fontes heads up the London employment team. Other key names are Marc Meryon, head of the industrial relations practice, and Sophie White, joint head of the financial institutions employment group.Practice head(s):
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‘Eversheds are one of the few teams left with specialist industrial relations practitioners and also the practical experience to put behind their considerable legal expertise.’
‘Paul Fontes is exactly the sort of reassuring presence you’d want in a crisis. He oozes confidence and competence.’
‘Marc Meryon heads up a team which is capable of taking on the largest industrial disputes, union recognition issues, collective bargaining matters and associated work for employers in unionised industries. He has unrivalled experience, is brilliantly inventive and superbly knowledgeable, as well as being popular with clients and always willing to go the extra mile to get the result. Highly recommended.’
‘A network of regional offices all providing a service to the highest possible standards.’
Key clients
Expedia
UniCredit
Lloyds Banking Group
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
London City Airport
Landsec plc
Revlon
Capital One
Aegis
Liberty Specialty
Saputo Dairy UK (formerly Dairy Crest Group plc)
Energy and infrastructure Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles a broad range of infrastructure work across the energy, transport and social infrastructure sectors, handling both nationally significant matters and larger-scale international work, drawing on the firm's growing global footprint. London partner Robert Pitcher co-heads the global energy and infrastructure group.Financial services: contentious Tier 3
The ‘pragmatic, commercial and available' Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP ‘layers its support very well' and is 'led by a strong partner team’. The firm is experienced in financial crime matters, including anti-money laundering regulations, and is appointed to the FCA/PRA Skilled Person’s panel. Notable in the team are Matthew Allen, who is international head of the financial services sector group and co-head of financial services disputes and investigations globally; ‘stand out practitioner’ Gregory Brandman, who specialises in regulatory investigations and representing financial institutions, senior managers and approved persons in FCA and PRA enforcement proceedings; and Jake McQuitty, who provides ‘outstanding client service', particularly in corporate investigations and regulatory enforcement.
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‘Their service provision indicates they have really thought about service delivery from the client’s perspective – and are always open to new ideas and ways of working.Their bench strength is superior to others and their experience is broad’
‘Greg Brandman and Jake McQuitty carry great gravitas and provide excellent insights into the workings of the regulators’
‘Jake McQuitty in particular has a relentless drive for the detail, a huge brain, and an excellent engine. His personal involvement has been transformational for the work we have done’
‘This practice can draw upon extensive experience of dealing up close with financial services regulatory disputes and investigations’
‘Greg Brandman is a highly experienced practitioner who is well known in the contentious regulatory field as a subject matter expert. He is also pleasant to deal with and has excellent client skills’
‘Jake McQuitty is noted both for his valuable in-house experience before joining the firm, and his energetic management style’
‘The team cover a good mix of retail and wholesale work and have a depth of practice’
‘The fact they have a number of people who previously worked in the FCA enforcement team gives them additional insight’
Infrastructure (PFI and PPP) Tier 3
With 'profound knowledge of the energy sector', Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has gained recognition for its ability to handle a broad range of infrastructure work across the energy, transport and social infrastructure sectors. The practice is involved in key matters in emerging markets and high-value transactions in Europe. PPP/PFI work continues to make up a strong portion of the workload. The firm's strength in this sector is demonstrated through its recent appointment to the National Grid panel. Robert Pitcher, who is praised by clients for showing 'exceptional commitment', co-heads the global energy and infrastructure group, while Michelle Davis heads the international clean energy practice.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland are without a doubt the most diligent, hard-working energy team in the market. They are always available immediately and continue to exceed our expectations by meeting extremely tight deadlines to complete some of largest, most complex outbound investments in the industry.’
‘What differentiates Eversheds Sutherland is its profound knowledge of the energy sector and its ability to navigate the cultural intricacies and challenges associated with doing business in China’
‘Rob Pitcher and [China managing partner] Jay Ze show exceptional commitment to our business by leading one integrated international team that delivers our most intricate deals on time and within budget. They both have outstanding technical competence and an ability to provide innovative solutions during very challenging times.’
‘A longstanding trusted adviser and our preferred law firm in the projects and energy space’
Key clients
Deutsche Bahn
Macquarie Capital
Centrica
EDF
Pensions Infrastructure Platform
Wartsila
BlackRock
Shell
National Development Finance Agency
IFC
Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP assists insolvency practitioners, banks and other lenders with a variety of complex insolvency matters, encompassing administrations, disposals and contentious issues. Manchester-based partner David Gray leads the team following the departure of Paul Dutton. Senior associate Victoria Procter is another key name within the Leeds office. Lemi McAuley is now with Shoosmiths LLP.Practice head(s):
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Insurance and reinsurance litigation Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's insurance practice spans the full gamut of insurance litigation, from broker negligence claims to property damage disputes. The London practice is led by Simon Brooks, who is also global head of the firm's insurance practice and has 25 years' experience in the field. Principal associate Naz Gauri is another key member of the team.
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‘Eversheds’ practice in this area is small, so you really get to know the team and build a relationship. Their lawyers are down to earth as well as being capable – the type of people you can enjoy going for a drink with once they’ve handled your case. That shouldn’t be underestimated as a value add.’
‘Simon Brooks is a no-nonsense lawyer who gives pragmatic and sound advice.’
‘Naz Gauri is a stand out associate – capable, commercial and, importantly, doesn’t over bill for the work undertaken.’
Key clients
Qatar Insurance Company
Aon Limited
AXA XL
CNA Hardy
Sedgwick Loss Adjusters
Glenmont Partners (owners of Port Clarence Energy Ltd)
Lockton Companies LLP
United Insurance Brokers
IF P&C
Gefion
Insurance: corporate and regulatory Tier 3
Led by Hugo Laing in London, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s insurance team also includes partners from the firm’s offices in Manchester, Cardiff and Nottingham. Laing’s practice focuses on insurance transactions, in addition to advising on regulatory matters. The firm’s recent work spans the gamut of non-contentious insurance work, including M&A, all-risks buy-outs and longevity insurance and reinsurance transactions. Simon Brooks serves as co-head of the firm's global insurance practice.
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‘Excellent and in-depth knowledge of consumer insurance.’
‘Paula Gaddum – provides great insight and a wise counsel.’
‘Paula Gaddum (Partner) is very responsive, highly knowledgeable and really understands our business.’
Key clients
Pollen Street Capital
Specialist Risk Investments Limited
Generali Worldwide Insurance Company Limited
Aviva
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Lloyds Banking Group
Gefion Insurance A/S
Liberty
Aon Limited
Guarantee Protection Insurance Limited
Aegis
Phoenix
Canada Life
Ageas
Sedgwick International UK
Health Shield Friendly Society
Qatar RE
Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides a highly experienced contentious IP practice under the leadership of Andrew Terry, who advises on matters including high profile trade mark infringement litigation. The exceptionally broad client roster includes well-known names such as easyGroup, Coca-Cola and Bentley Motors. The firm also handles a range of non-contentious matters, with legal director Kate Ellis’ brand protection practice encompassing trade mark and design protection and exploitation strategy for global, consumer-facing brands. Ongoing copyright work includes advising on worldwide product launches on streaming platforms.
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‘A strong practice.‘
Key clients
Apple Corps (The Beatles’ company)
Coca-Cola
easyGroup
John Lewis Partnership
Avon Cosmetics
Holland & Barrett International Limited
UK Intellectual Property Office
IATA
IT and telecoms Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP draws on an experienced team of corporate, IT and IP lawyers to handle complex projects for both national businesses, including financial institutions, and high-growth companies based in the technology hub of Cambridge. Led from London, the practice has a highly skilled partner in Cambridge, Simon Crossley, who is a key member of the firm's national life sciences practice and an expert in regulatory matters and IT commercialisation projects.
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IT and telecoms Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has particular expertise in fintech and infrastructure mandates, advising data centre providers, and acting in contentious technology and telecoms matters. The team is co-led by Simon Cloke, who focuses on communication industry clients; James Hyde, who is a key name for telecoms-related disputes; telecoms code specialist Thekla Fellas; international IT head Simon Gamlin; and Craig Rogers, who advises on complex IT and outsourcing arrangements. The team was bolstered in 2019 by the arrival of Simon Lightman from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP, who brings expertise in commercial, technology and data transactions.
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AP Wireless
Cincinnati Bell /Cyrus One Inc.
Daisy Group
Dimension Data
Nationwide
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Nokia
Nomad Digital
Orange Business Services
Telehouse
Transport for London
Vodafone
University of London
CyrusOne
Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco, Louis Dreyfus and Glencore
Kambi
CitiBank
Volta Data Centres
Shawbrook Bank
Openwork
Hammerson
Listed funds Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises fund managers and investment trusts on a variety of matters including fund formations and listings, investment strategies, financings and regulatory compliance work, with expertise across key fund domiciles including Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Singapore and Ireland. Ronald Paterson leads the team and has extensive experience advising fund managers on strategy and management issues, regulatory regimes and considerations, and the establishment of alternative fund types and structures across various asset classes. Principal associate Sarah Burnside heads up the Edinburgh financial services team, specialising in investment fund launches and restructurings for asset managers and institutional investors.
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‘The team has been with us since we started the fund so knows the business inside and out which makes them a really valuable resource. The team will take the time to get to know your business but will not actively try to cross sell services which we appreciate.’
‘There is good depth across the team and across the various levels of experience.’
‘Sarah Burnside is technically very strong and is very knowledgeable of the regulation specific to investment funds. Sarah also demonstrates good commercial awareness which is highly beneficial when drafting regulatory documentation. Sarah is also very strong in front of Boards and is able to respond to questions in a clear and concise manner. Sarah is a great asset on a transaction!’
Key clients
TwentyFour Income Fund
UK Mortgages
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust
Media and entertainment (including media finance) Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP excels in the music industry, where it acts for artists including U2 and Sir Elton John, as well as corporates including Live Nation. The group, which is led by the 'excellent' Andrew Terry (who counts commercial and IP law among his areas of expertise), also acts for clients in the film, TV and video games sectors and assists well-known brands with advertising, marketing and sponsorship matters. The practice benefits from the firm's full-service capabilities and 'expertise across IP, banking and corporate', which it fields in transactional and financing matters.
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‘Eversheds are our go-to firm on all matters and they have experience across departments. For example, their multi-disciplinary media finance team has expertise across IP, banking and corporate and has advised on some of the most significant transactions in this area.‘
‘Andrew Terry is excellent – he understands the business and advises accordingly.‘
Key clients
Experience Hendrix LLC
Apple Corps Limited
Harrisongs Limited / The George Harrison Estate
Sir Elton John
U2
Live Nation
Paramount Pictures
NBC Universal
Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables) Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a notable presence in emerging markets and leads on big-ticket developments in clean and renewable energy; recent highlights include advising on cross-border subsea interconnectors across Europe, corporate activity in MENA and Latin America, and nuclear energy project work. Michelle Davies leads the group from Cardiff, and is supported by members of the London-based team, including Stephen Hill, who handles M&A transactions for funds and major corporates in the renewable sector; project finance partner Indraj Mangat, and nuclear energy group head Robert Pitcher.
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‘Industry sector knowledge was extremely good, very practical approach to contract negotiations, very pro-active and efficient process to closing the deal.’
Key clients
Shell
Wärtsilä
BlackRock
CGN Europe Energy
National Grid
Macquarie Capital
Sonnedix
Susi Partners
Gresham House
Greencoat
Product liability: defendant Tier 3
The Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP team is involved in a variety of industry sectors encompassing the aerospace, chemicals, food, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical device industries, with specific expertise in the automotive arena. It is skilled in handling high-volume product liability claims as well as advising on product safety compliance issues, recalls and withdrawals. The group also regularly works across offices; key contact Richard Matthews heads up the firm's pan-European product liability practice from the Leeds office, which also includes principal associate Peter Shervington.
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‘Eversheds has a premier Product Liability team. It is highly regarded for its strength and depth covering very high value product claims, often giving rise to complicated jurisdictional and foreign law elements.’
‘Richard Matthews is an outstanding lawyer. His judgement is hugely trusted by his clients for his attention to detail. He is an outstanding case tactician and is equally respected by opponents for the clarity of his thought and ability to highlight the winning point.’
‘Peter Shervington has an outstanding intellect. He is able to quickly assimilate a mass of complicated technical detail and is especially good at working with expert witnesses.’
Key clients
Johnson Controls
Johnson Matthey
Allied Glass
DuPont
XL Insurance
Sodexo
Assa Abloy
Bettys and Taylors Group
Smiths Group
Honda Motors Europe
Siemens
B/S/H Group (formerly Bosch Siemens Hausgerate), a Bosch Subsidiary
Kingspan
Ricoh Europe PLC
Professional negligence Tier 3
Supported by the firm's wide regional network of offices, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s London team utilises its financial services sector expertise to advise on claims against insurance brokers, pension advisers and accountants. Simon Brooks is co-head of global insurance; he is experienced in a broad spectrum of commercial disputes and advises on the both claimant and defendant side of negligence claims. Claire Carroll defends claims brought against pensions professionals, trustees and advisers, and advised on a claim granted permission to appeal to the Supreme Court in 2019. In early 2020 the team aas been boosted by the arrival of Kari McCormick from Burges Salmon LLP.
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‘Punches way above its weight and provides clients with a top-tier service for less than a magic circle firm.’
‘Simon Brooks is approachable, responsible, supportive, helpful and friendly. A pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (now Marsh)
Aon Limited
KPMG
XL Catlin
Aon Hewitt
Lockton Companies LLP
United Insurance Brokers Limited
Aon Consulting
Airways Pension Scheme Trustee Limited (the “Trusteeâ€, the corporate trustee of the Airways Pension Scheme, a British Airways pension fund).
Carey Pensions UK LLP/ Carey Pension Trustees UK Limited
Professional negligence Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP works as one team across Birmingham and Nottingham and handles a substantial portfolio of professional negligence claims. The team is led by Chris Busby with the support of Nottingham-based Sarah Langham and Birmingham-based Neville Gray. It advises on claims for major banks covering both residential and commercial lending. In addition the group is adept at acting for pension trustees and major corporates on pensions-related professional negligence claims against actuarial firms and solicitors.
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Santander UK plc
Carey Pensions UK LLP/ Carey Pension Trustees UK Ltd
Coventry Building Society
Public international law Tier 3
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP 'has a rich tradition in carrying out PIL work for various states'. The firm has a substantial investor-state arbitration practice, while clients also benefit from the UK team's access to local expertise from its network of offices across a range of global jurisdictions. Acting in both investor-state arbitration proceedings and PIL matters, Jonathan Leach leads the UK international arbitration group and Greg Falkof focuses on disputes in the oil and gas, construction and infrastructure sectors, primarily in Africa and the Middle East. Further support is provided by principal associate Cameron Forsaith and senior associate Ahmed Abdel-Hakam. Barrister Claire Stockford joined as a partner from Shepherd and Wedderburn.
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‘Eversheds has a rich tradition in carrying out public international law work for various States. The fact that their State clients continue to reappoint them is a testament to their expertise in the area.’
‘Jon Leach is very experienced in acting for States. He has excellent attention to detail and is very much a partner who will go that extra mile. He thinks through things carefully. He is also a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Cameron Forsaith has an impressive practice. In addition to his investment treaty work, he has been involved in very significant matters before the Iran-US Claims Tribunal.’
‘Jonathan Leach is an outstanding advocate.’
Key clients
The State of Libya
Islamic Republic of Iran
Government of Malaysia
Tax litigation and investigations Tier 3
At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP the tax disputes team is led by Giles Salmond, 'a market-leader in indirect tax disputes'. It is noted for handling major VAT disputes, as well as contentious matters relating to loan relationships, international tax, SDLT and double tax treaty issues. Associate Kunal Nathwani is adept at international disputes and investigations, and co-coordinates the firm's global tax disputes offering. Matthew Cummings, who is based in Leeds, has a broad practice spanning direct and indirect contentious tax issues with HMRC.Practice head(s):
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‘Resourceful team with a wealth of knowledge.’
‘Giles Salmond is a market-leader in indirect tax disputes. Giles combines excellent technical knowledge and experience with creative, lateral thought.’
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M G Rover Group Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
N Brown Group Plc
Aozora GMAC Investments Limited
Banking litigation: investment and retail Tier 4
The financial services disputes and investigations practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP includes 'personable and down to earth experienced lawyers' who offer 'pragmatic and user-friendly' representation. With a full service, cross-border offering, the team fields 'a range of specialist practitioners who are able to work together'. The 'highly client-centric' David Flack - who is highlighted by one client as 'a doyen of the legal banking world' - leads the team alongside contentious regulatory expert Gregory Brandman. Andrew Legg 'is highly experienced with great judgement', Jennifer Miles is noted for her specialisms in pensions litigation and financial services disputes involving offshore jurisdictions and trusts-relates aspects, while Jamie Leader focuses on contentious insolvency issues and recently promoted partner Mark Cooper has experience in a breadth of disputes in the sector.
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‘A highly regarded and influential presence in the sector – very personable and down to earth experienced lawyers.‘
‘Andrew Legg and Mark Cooper are running a long standing and complicated multi-party dispute very well. Andrew is highly experienced with great judgement.‘
‘Very pragmatic and user-friendly. Also have a keen eye on the need to be cost conscious given that the decision to proceed down an adversarial route will be heavily driven by economic considerations for any client.‘
‘The team is comprised of a range of specialist practitioners who are able to work together according to the specific issue presented by the nature of the dispute.’
‘Mark Cooper – highly intelligent and go-getting partner – will leave no turn unturned to achieve client success. David Flack – a doyen of the legal banking world – comes with enormous presence and a list of impressive clients – Mr Reliable‘
‘David Flack is unafraid to give a firm view and is highly client-centric.‘
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Julius Baer International Limited
Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c.
Commercial property: development Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's development expertise includes urban regeneration, mixed-use schemes and brownfield sites. On the investment side, it leverages its global platform in locations such as Hong Kong and Beijing to act for a range of Asian investors, drawing on the firm’s corporate structuring, funding and tax specialists to provide a one-stop-shop. Bruce Dear is a key name for occupier work; the group's work involves office relocations, headquarter expansions and complicated leasing negotiations.Commercial property: investment Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's development expertise includes urban regeneration, mixed-use schemes and brownfield sites. On the investment side, it leverages its global platform in locations such as Hong Kong and Beijing to act for a range of Asian investors, drawing on the firm’s corporate structuring, funding and tax specialists to provide a one-stop-shop. Bruce Dear is a key name for occupier work; the group's work involves office relocations, headquarter expansions and complicated leasing negotiations.Testimonials
‘Nick Bartlett is a highly capable, innovative and personable lawyer, with extremely strong commercial acumen equalled by public sector knowledge.’
‘Tom Goldsmith is an excellent lead negotiator and strategic. Clearly loves what he does and it shows. A pleasure to work with.’
‘The team who worked with us were all highly competent and highly intelligent. It was wonderful to see how skilfully and diplomatically they negotiated with the other side, maintaining their composure throughout the process, during what was probably a time-consuming process at times.’
‘The quality of legal contracts is much higher than other firms who I’ve worked with. I have already recommended the team to another client of mine.”
Corporate tax Tier 4
Investment funds taxation is a core area of strength at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, with the team being particularly strong in issues concerning real estate funds. The group is also well-versed in cross-border M&A and real estate investment structuring, as well as tax risk insurance and financial tax. Team head Ben Jones specialises in cross-border M&A, investments and reorganisations. Camilla Spielman leads on funds tax matters, while Paul Beausang has an excellent real estate tax and structured finance practice. In 2019, Cathryn Vanderspar retired from the firm and joined Travers Smith LLP as a consultant.
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‘The team’s experience and knowledge of all UK tax issues affecting UK asset management is exceptional.’
‘Over the last year I have been very impressed by Eversheds. We primarily engage Eversheds for UK domestic corporate tax risks, in particular relating to M&A or debt arrangements, and they are consistently excellent.’
‘Ben Jones is probably my favourite adviser globally. He is always available, works incredibly hard, understand the commercials of our business, and provides very clear, thoughtful tax advice. Ben tailors his advice to incorporate our goals and concerns in a way that demonstrates a deep understanding not only of the underlying tax issues but also of our business and what we are trying to achieve.’
‘Camilla Spielman is technically very strong and has gathered vast experience of the various UK tax issues affecting the asset management industry. She is extremely responsive and displays an excellent practical mindset when approaching complicated tax matters.‘
Key clients
Legal & General
Land Securities
Goldman Sachs
SEGRO
Aviva
Taylor Wimpey
Lend Lease
AIG Europe
Berkeley Homes
Brockwell Capital
Liberty Mutual
Urban Exposure PLC
Elite Capital
Daisy Green
Derivatives and structured products Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP focuses on assisting buy-side clients with derivatives transactions and regulation. The firm assists investment funds and their managers, as well as pension schemes, with derivatives entered into to generate investment performance and hedge risk. It also has experience advising retail banks on balance sheet management and treasury products offered to their customers. The London team, working as part of a global practice, is also seeing more work for sell-side clients such as Deutsche Bank. Michaela Walker is head of financial services and Jonathan Master is head of the derivatives group. Master assists asset managers, banks and corporates with derivatives transactions and regulatory compliance. Richard Batchelor, Jamie Dunlop and senior associate Paul Denham also play key roles in the practice.
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Barclays Investment Solutions
Belmont Green Finance
Charter Court Financial Services
M&G Investments
Prudential International Treasury
Tate & Lyle
River and Mercantile
Deutsche Bank
easyJet Airline Company
Scottish Widows
EU and competition Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP prides itself on rendering a full range of state aid services. The practice is prominent in the merger control realm; it is currently handling multiple Phase II investigations before the CMA. The team’s strong suit on the abuse of dominance and cartel investigations front also stands out, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector; with practice head Ros Kellaway and Julia Woodward-Carlton noted for this work. State aid specialist Totis Kotsonis departed to Pinsent Masons LLP.
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‘The team combines top quality advice with a search for pragmatic solutions. The level of dedication is outstanding and provides the comfort one needs when confronted with delicate competition law issues.’
‘Ros Kellaway is very engaged – the trusted adviser anybody would like to have access to. She masters the field of competition law to such an extent that she can make it accessible to non-specialists. She is a great colleague to work with.’
‘Cost-effective and expert competition law advice’
‘A very experienced team, active on a range of important competition matters spanning merger control, behavioural work, and antitrust damages. They understand their clients well and also the competition authorities and regulators that they deal with on a regular basis. This combination allows them to produce a legal strategy that meets the client’s needs while at the same time is acceptable to the authority.’
‘Peter Harper is excellent. He cares a lot about client service and is fully on top of the details of each matter. He is very good at challenging and stress testing the legal and economic approach to ensure it is as robust as possible.’
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Agents’ Mutual
Aspen Pharmacare
Europcar
Pentland Brands
Severn Trent
Volkswagen Group UK
Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's broad practice ranges from funds and asset management, to MiFID, consumer credit and the payment services directive. The department has expertise in the areas of cryptoassets and blockchain, as well as Section 166 skilled person and financial services consulting. Michaela Walker advises fund management clients and depositary banks on establishment, regulation and related corporate issues. She co-leads the team with David Saunders, who is head of the firm’s global legal and compliance alternative service provider. Andrew Henderson left the firm for Macfarlanes LLP in 2020.
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‘Strong, well-rounded knowledge of all facets of regulatory matters and legal issues’
‘They provide sensible and implementable advice on new emerging areas of innovation in heavily regulated environments’
‘Understand fintech and get the work done fast’
‘James Burnie is recommended’
Key clients
2030
Specialist Risk Investments Limited/Pollen Street Capital Limited
Monsas / 7sigma
Trustology; Esquimo; MakerDao (Igneio, LLC)
Vision Blue UK Services
Knabu
Markel
Kimura
Morgan Stanley, Investec, M&G, Royal London, HSBC Asset Management, Sarasin, LJ Administration, Aviva
Citibank Europe plc
Northern Trust Global Services
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Aviva
Scottish Widows
Canada Life
Ageas
Markel
Fraud: civil Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents claimants and defendants in fraud disputes, with a particular focus on the financial services industry. Neville Byford often handles multijurisdictional disputes. Neville Gray specialises in banking litigation, including cases involving fraud. Richard Little focuses on commercial litigation.Practice head(s):
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‘Jennifer Miles (partner): She’s a tremendously impressive all-round litigator, and runs a big team on a complex case with seeming ease and total assured confidence. She’s a perfect choice to head up massive cases.
Neville Gray (partner): He’s extremely clever, with superb attention to detail, excellent tactical awareness and an uncanny understanding of the other side’s weaknesses. He’s a great team-leader.
David Flack (partner): he brings an extraordinary energy and enthusiasm to any team, and has a mastery of both the detail and the big-picture issues. He’s very clever, and is an extremely good and knowledgeable lawyer. Top class.
Amanda Rowley (senior associate): she’s marvellous! Her capacity for hard work is truly remarkable, her ability to get on top of the smallest details in a substantial case in a short period of time are nothing short of miraculous, her drafting skills are first-rate, and she’s what every big case needs. No praise is too much for her.’
‘Superb team even by the standards of large London commercial litigators.
Neville Byford is probably the best civil fraud litigator in London. Exceptional strategic and tactical insights; brilliant lawyer and fantastically hard-working.’
‘The team handles a wide range of commercial and fraud matters. It is consistently strong across the junior ranks, so pretty much any team put together will be of high quality.
Neville Byford heads up the team. He is very experienced and has a very robust approach to representing his clients. A good man to have in your corner if you are in a really full-on battle.’
Key clients
Malaysia’s Minister of Finance (Incorporated)
Iranian Offshore Engineering Companies
Bemaco
Richard Goddard
Damazein
Credit Suisse Trust
Ben Maher
Mark Newson-Smith
Shingles
Herscher
BPL
Intellectual property Tier 4
At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Rupert Bent handles IP litigation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, and also acts in passing off and domain name disputes. He also assists with non-contentious work including advising clients on licensing, branding and R&D agreements.
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‘The firm did a very thorough job.’
‘Rupert Bent was very good.’
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National Grid Plc
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Tombola Limited
Genting Casinos UK Limited
Halewood International Limited
Footasylum plc
Oil and gas Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP assists oil and gas clients across the full supply chain with issues ranging from upstream exploration and production mandates and oilfield services issues to midstream transportation work, trading and marketing matters and downstream distribution work. Robert Pitcher and Jubilee Easo co-head the team, specialising in corporate transactions, flotations, projects and joint ventures. Greg Hammond departed to Dentons.
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Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) Tier 4
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles various corporate and financial crime matters, compliance issues and cross-border investigations. It is experienced in cases brought by domestic and international enforcement agencies, including the SFO, FCA, HMRC, DoJ, OFAC and CPS. Manchester-based Zia Ullah heads the team and has more than 20 years’ experience in criminal law.Practice head(s):
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‘I use this firm mainly in relation to advice in meeting UN/EU/UK and US financial sanctions and have always found them very knowledgeable on the subject’.
‘They are very responsive and clear in explaining their advice’.
‘Zia Ullah is a very personable individual with a wealth of knowledge gained not only in the legal profession but also from roles held in the financial services industry’.
‘The breadth of the team’s hands-on experience is impressive and unparalleled in the industry’.
‘Zia Ullah has a very calm, affable manner which comes from knowing every aspect of his practice area and instinctively knowing how to navigate a client through the most complex of problems’.
‘The Eversheds Sutherland corporate crime team compares very favourably against other white-collar defence practices’.
‘Emma Gordon is an extremely capable and well respected partner who leads by example and has developed a high-performing team’.
‘Ruth Paley is a Legal Director in the team and is one of the leading names in anti-money laundering work in London; she has a depth of knowledge that few in the city have’.
‘James Peacham is a very hardworking solicitor whose client care is second to none. He readily gets the client onside, no matter how difficult the case may be, and puts in all of the hard yards necessary to get a case in order and ready for trial. James is someone who is proactive, rather than reactive, and it is rare that you have to ask him to do something that he has not already thought of and addressed.’
Key clients
A U.S. listed technology company
An insurance processing service provider
European-headquartered bank
An international money service business
A government owned development finance institution
A global payments technology company
A UK branch of a foreign bank
TMT Tier 4
The ‘first rate team’ at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a ‘leader in the field’ of TMT, particularly in relation to telecoms work. Acting for suppliers and customers, the firm handles issues arising from the telecoms code and the roll-out of small cell networks and services. Another areas of expertise is data centre and network infrastructure advice. Communication industry specialist Simon Cloke co-leads the practice with James Hyde, who focuses on IT matters; and Thekla Fellas, who joined from Fladgate LLP in 2019 and brings experience in telecoms disputes.
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‘Thekla Fellas has immense understanding of the Code and excellent tactical awareness. Added to which are fantastic client skills’
‘Karen Mitchell is hardworking and has great case management qualities’
‘The team is one of the leading firms in the new and rapidly developing area of telecommunications law’
‘The team are at the forefront of developments and are therefore able to give up to the minute advice based on those developments’
‘Thekla Fellas is incredibly knowledgeable, matched by a desire and drive to achieve the best result for her clients’
Key clients
AP Wireless
Cincinnati Bell /Cyrus One Inc.
Daisy Group
Dimension Data
Nationwide
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Nokia
Nomad Digital
Orange Business Services
Telehouse
Transport for London
Vodafone
University of London
Charities and not-for-profit Tier 5
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for a broad range of charity clients, with particular experience in the education, research, health, regeneration, mental health and grant-giving sectors. The team assists with a wide spectrum of charity law matters, including governance, compliance, mergers, commercial, fundraising, campaigning and regulatory issues. It has also been receiving a steady flow of new instructions in relation to setting up corporate foundations. Glynne Stanfield, Paul Pugh and experienced legal director Stephen O’Reilly are the names to note.Practice head(s):
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‘Eversheds offers strength across the full breadth of our organisation’s needs. We use other firms for specific areas and it is refreshing not to be relentlessly cross sold into those areas. Instead, Glynne Stansfield provides a hassle-free route into a wide range of specialists who work with my colleagues to support their work. The ability to tap into Eversheds’ international expertise has also been useful during the year.’
‘Glynne Stansfield is an exceptional client partner referring us promptly to colleagues we can feel comfortable working with – a facilitator not a hurdle.’
Key clients
Turning Point
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
National Oceanography Centre
Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity
University for the Creative Arts
Further Education Trust for Leadership
Royal Society of Chemistry
Institute of Physics
Medical Research Council
South Downs National Park Trust
Environment Tier 5
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's 'big firm mentality, in a compact specialist team', allows it to specialise in contentious environmental work. The group regularly deals with Environment Agency investigations and prosecutions across the chemical, energy, pharmaceuticals, waste and manufacturing sectors. It is particularly active in challenges to Environment Agency enforcement and suspension notices. Names to note are Newcastle-based Tim Hill - a 'go-to lawyer' for water companies including Thames Water - and Kevin Elliott, who splits his time between London and Birmingham.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland’s strength in depth is unparalleled and their clients are some of the biggest in the sector. When they speak they do so with authority, in the knowledge that their experience and sector knowledge is second to none. A big firm mentality, in a compact specialist team.’
‘Long standing and strong practice covering many areas of environmental work.’
‘There are two stand out members of the London Environmental team: Tim Hill (Partner) who has a wealth of knowledge and brings a lot to the table when advising clients on the appropriate tactics to take. He is seen as the ‘go to lawyer’ by water companies for all their environmental matters; and Amy Sadro (Principal Associate) whose encyclopaedic knowledge of this area of law, with a down to earth no nonsense approach makes her a favourite of clients. This is a woman to watch, she is going places.’
Key clients
National Grid
Nuclear Decommissioning Agency
Severn Trent Water
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
International arbitration Tier 5
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is experienced in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, and fields experts in ancillary proceedings. The team has particular experience in the energy, infrastructure, industrials, and trade sectors, and in disputes involving joint ventures, shareholders and M&A. Jonathan Leach is UK international arbitration head; Greg Falkof is another key London arbitration partner; and Leeds-based Mark Howarth leads the UK energy sector commercial and regulatory disputes team. Providing support are principal associate Cameron Forsaith and senior associate Ahmed Abdel-Hakam. Barrister Claire Stockford joined as partner from Shepherd and Wedderburn.
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‘This team stands for seamless service and a culture of representing the client’s interest as if it were its own. Full commitment and top quality.’
‘Jonathan Leach is the calm soul of the team, intelligently leading the team step by step to success, motivating team members and delivering in time whatever is required.’
‘Cameron Forsaith is the rising star.’
‘Eversheds Sutherland has a strong international arbitration practice with a particular oil and gas and investor-state specialism. The firm is a heavy hitter in this area, competing with the boutique firms and the magic circle firms on very high value claims.’
‘The two standouts in the UK for me are Mark Howarth and Greg Falkof. Mark is an excellent lawyer and has good strategic vision. Greg has a fantastic rapport with clients and is a strong advocate. Both have a fantastic eye for detail.’
‘Work effectively as a team, dedicated and efficient and have a collaborative and inclusive style.’
‘Greg Falkof (Partner) is exceptional and very bright, also impressive in hearings making clear and concise points.’
‘Claire Stockford (partner) is excellent, impressive grasp of issues, client focused and thinks outside the box. Highly recommend.’
‘Mark Howarth (Partner) is highly capable and has a calm authoritative manner in cross examination.’
Key clients
Government of Malaysia
1MDB
Islamic Republic of Iran
National Iranian Oil Company
Acquisition finance Tier 6
The arrival in July 2019 of the 'very engaged, helpful and commercial' Christopher Akinrele from Addleshaw Goddard, enhances Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's capabilities on the acquisition finance front, adding further resources with which to handle a growing volume of mid-market sponsor-led financings. Nick Swiss heads the wider banking and finance team, which is geographically well-placed to handle work for UK-based private equity sponsors, with its Birmingham office particularly accomplished at handling borrower side mandates.
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Well respected in the industry. Strong partners and experienced associates.
The very engaged, helpful and commercial Christopher Akinrele is excellent.
Christopher Akinrele is down-to-earth, great fun to work with and never loses sight of what is important to me as a client.
Key clients
The Royal Bank of Scotland
Phoenix Private Equity
Inflexion Private Equity
Livingbridge Private Equity
Lloyds Development Capital
Daisy Group
Beech Tree Private Equity
Pollen Street Capital
Corporate restructuring & insolvency Tier 8
Led from London by Simon Waller, and also able to tap into the expertise of lawyers from across the firm's regional network of offices, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-positioned to advise administrators, banks and corporates across a range of primarily domestic mid-market restructuring and insolvency work. Although it is sector agnostic, the team has built up a particularly strong track record handling mandates within the financial services, retail and energy sectors.
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A breadth of experience and expertise with a helpful geographical spread.
The team provides responsive, commercial and knowledgeable advice.
Jamie Leader can always be relied upon to suggest the right commercial solutions to difficult problems.
The responsive, knowledgeable and friendly Alexander Mehdevy provides commercial advice.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Firm Profile
Eversheds Sutherland has a culture of, and commitment to, client service excellence. It is known for its commercial awareness, the quality of its legal advice and its bespoke, innovative solutions, as well as the sector knowledge it brings to its clients.
The firm: As its clients expand globally, Eversheds Sutherland is there to support them. Its lawyers around the globe are united by its vision, values and understanding of clients’ businesses and their needs. The firm provides legal advice of the highest quality whether it is operating within country or across borders from its 60+ offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Through its recent combination in the US, its increased capability in Singapore and its regional alliances, Eversheds Sutherland is ideally placed to support clients when they need it, where they need it.
Quality: consistently recognised by the leading independent legal guides, the firm understands the needs of clients in all sectors. As a modern, progressive law firm, Eversheds Sutherland sets itself apart through its people, culture and its attitude to change. Quality is a matter of personal pride to everyone. The firm has invested greatly in the training and development of its lawyers to ensure only the highest calibre individuals represent its clients’ businesses. The drive for quality means Eversheds Sutherland is able to provide innovative solutions to the most complex and high-profile legal problems.
Client relationships: the firm’s diverse client base ranges from small- and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals. It acts for 71 of the US Fortune 100; 57 of the FTSE 100; 119 of the Fortune 200 and 85 of the FTSE mid-250. It is on the panels of more than 25 major banks and several hundred global corporations. The firm works for some of the world’s largest companies including GE, Facebook, Microsoft, Siemens and The Coca-Cola Company.
Its lawyers are accessible, engaged and responsive. Eversheds Sutherland serves its clients as trusted advisers and cultivates deep and genuine relationships offering highly commercial insight and expertise across sectors and around the world.
Innovation: collaborative working and innovative thinking is encouraged and supported at all levels, meaning that clients enjoy an offering that is constantly evolving and improving to meet their changing needs. This has led to pioneering approaches to the law such as genuine project management and measurement of results that lead to cost predictability and control. In particular, the firm is noted for effectively delivering complex, multinational legal services through one point of contact.
Types of work undertaken: Sector focus: the firm prioritises building long-term client relationships. Its commitment to understanding each client’s business is underpinned by vast sector knowledge gained from years of experience. This sector focus gives the firm the means to offer clients advice that is commercial and pragmatic. Around 90% of its revenue is derived from its key sectors. This approach has established it as a trusted advisor in many sectors, including: consumer; diversified industrials; education; energy and natural resources; financial institutions; health and life sciences; public sector; real estate; sport; TMT and transport.
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Ronald Graham | Consultant | View Profile |
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Robert Gray | Principal Associate | View Profile |
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Richard Hill | Principal Associate | View Profile |
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Chris Ives | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Charmian Johnson | Partner | View Profile |
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Richard Jones | Partner | View Profile |
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Siân Jones-Davies | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Simon Kenny | Principal Associate | View Profile |
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Edward Lister | Associate | View Profile |
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Ele Lovering | Partner | View Profile |
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Catherine Manning | Principal Associate | View Profile |
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Scott Rorke | Associate | View Profile |
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Corrine Sobers | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 308 Number of other UK fee-earners : 837Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Firm Profile
In Germany, more than 160 lawyers, tax advisors and notaries in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich provide advice to multinational groups, listed and medium-sized companies, investors, financial service providers as well as family businesses in all relevant areas of commercial law.
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Antitrust and competition | Martin Bechtold | martinbechtold@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 146 |
Banking and finance | Dr Alexander Honrath | alexanderhonrath@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 232 |
Compliance | Dr Joos Hellert | jooshellert@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 185 |
Construction | Dr Steffen Jung | steffenjung@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 310 |
Corporate | Dr Matthias Heisse | matthiasheisse@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 231 |
Employment | Frank Achilles | frankachilles@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 275 |
Energy | Dr Werner Brickwedde, LL.M. | wernerbrickwedde@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 211 86467 51 |
Energy | Dr Martin Weitenberg | martinweitenberg@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 211 86467 58 |
Financial services and investment management | Dr Carola Rathke | carolarathke@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 40 808094 200 |
Insurance | Fabian Volz | fabianvolz@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 391 |
Intellectual property | Dr Tobias Maier | tobiasmaier@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 262 |
IT and data privacy | Dr Alexander Niethammer, LL.M. (UConn) | alexanderniethammer@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 318 |
IT and data privacy | Dr Lutz Schreiber | lutzschreiber@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 40 808094 444 |
Life sciences | Dr Tobias Maier | tobiasmaier@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 262 |
Litigation and dispute management | Dr Joos Hellert | jooshellert@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 185 |
M&A | Christof Lamberts | christoflamberts@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 217 |
Pensions | Dr Rolf Kowanz | rolfkowanz@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 40 808094 230 |
Private equity | Sven Schweneke | svenschweneke@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 153 |
Procurement law | Carsten Eichler | carsteneichler@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 264 |
Real estate | Dr Gerhard Molt | gerhardmolt@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 137 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Dr Christian Hilpert, MBA | christianhilpert@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 30 70 01 40 600 |
Tax | Dr Stefan Diemer | stefandiemer@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 239 |
TMT | Dr Lutz Schreiber | lutzschreiber@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 40 808094 444 |
Trade and distribution | Dr Joos Hellert | jooshellert@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 185 |
Trade and distribution | Dr Alexander Niethammer, LL.M. (UConn) | alexanderniethammer@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 89 54565 318 |
Notary | Carsten Brüninghaus | carstenbrueninghaus@eversheds-sutherland.com | +49 30 700140 950 |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 3,000 in this country : 160Memberships
Eversheds Sutherland the global law practice that sets the standardsOther
Contact : Dr Alexander Niethammer, LL.M. (UConn) (managing partner) Other offices : Please see www.eversheds-sutherland.com for details of offices around the worldStudent (The Lex 100 )
The Lex 100 Verdict
With its 'significant international presence and impressive client roster, offering better work/life balance than a City firm', Eversheds Sutherland is a firm favourite with trainees who love that it is 'truly international in scope while still based in regional offices'. The firm has offices spread across the UK and Northern Ireland providing a wide range of seats and experience. Trainees stress the importance of the firm's international secondment opportunities, for which the firm receives a Lex 100 Winner award. The 'work/life balance', 'ambition' and 'strong senior management team' are all praised, as well as the firm's 'office culture' and 'high retention rates'. One trainee 'attended events at various firms and did other vacation schemes, but Eversheds was the most approachable and welcoming by far. I was made to feel at ease at every stage of the application process, and thought that this attitude was likely to carry on throughout the training contract, which it has'. The training structure differs between seats and departments but is commonly thought to provide 'more responsibility for trainees' than competitors. Drawbacks identified are that 'quite often trainees' seat choices cannot be accommodated, especially in the regional offices' plus there is a lack of clarity around international secondment applications and trainee remuneration. However, the firm's 'inclusive, open environment' and the 'supportive culture that allows trainees to learn whilst on the job' is highly praised. If you are looking for a global-reaching, ambitious and UK-wide, full-service firm, Eversheds Sutherland is a great choice.Press Releases
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