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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
1 WOOD STREET
CHEAPSIDE
LONDON
EC2V 7WS
England

Work Department

Richard is a Partner and Solicitor Advocate with 20 years’ experience conducting all forms of dispute resolution for clients internationally.
He is a recognised innovator and legal expert described by clients as “tenacious, and he gives opponents the tactical runaround. He’s a past master at interlocutory skirmishing and he leaves no stone unturned for the client”, “the kind of person you would want on your side in a tight corner”, “his helpfulness, professionalism and sound advice are stunning”, “measured and pragmatic”, "impervious to pressure" and "a very commercial lawyer who's switched-on to how to achieve what the client wants.  

Position

Partner

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has ‘very broad experience in acting in high-value international arbitrations‘. The UK team has particular expertise in the energy, infrastructure, industrial, and trade sectors, as well as disputes involving joint ventures, shareholders and M&A-related claims. International commercial and investor-state arbitration expert, Jonathan Leach, is global international arbitration co-chair; Richard Little is a key international commercial disputes practitioner; and Sheena Buddhdev‘s broad practice incorporates international arbitration work. Cameron ForsaithKate Lomas and Luisa Zukowski are experienced principal associates. Former partners Greg Falkof and Claire Stockford recently departed for Mishcon de Reya LLP and Quadrant Chambers, respectively.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

The ‘responsive and tactically astute’ practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises global conglomerates and leading corporates on a wide range of commercial disputes. Mark Davenport leads the team of ‘very serious heavy-hitting partners‘ whose experience spans a broad range of sectors, including consumer goods, industrials, healthcare, and TMT. The ‘superb’ Neville Byford is a key member of the team, with one client describing him as a ‘real fist of iron in a velvet glove‘. Also of note are Phillip Richardson, Sheena Buddhdev, Richard Little, and Tim Browning.