Matthew Gough > Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Cardiff, Wales > Lawyer Profile

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has strong credentials in the market for advising a primarily UK/international client base across a range of IT-related commercial contracts work, including outsourcing agreements and software development. The team, which is led by Matthew Gough, has a particularly strong reputation in the financial services/fintech space and as well as providing advice on standalone issues relating to regulation and data privacy, also often provides IT-related due diligence pursuant to financial services M&A handled by the firm. Eve England  is also a key member of the team and regularly advises clients on their digitisation strategies.

Led by Matthew Gough , ‘a genuine legal heavyweight’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s sweet spot lies in its non-contentious IP work for Wales and England-based clients, including those in the retail and financial services sectors. A significant amount of this work relates to IPR-related contractual work (including on licensing agreements) as well as IP-related auditing work pursuant to transactions handled by the corporate group. Eve England  is the other partner in the group and is ‘brilliant’ at handling IP issues in the digital space, in particular.

With ‘strong technical skills’ and an ‘excellent all-round service’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s dedicated commercial team is active at a national and international level, leveraging the firm’s large network of offices to act for noteworthy clients including AstraZeneca and the Department for Transport. The group’s large size allows for key specialist expertise across a variety of sectors – Matthew Gough focuses on the financial sector, Agnes Koko excels in transport mandates and Kelly Holmes is active in property issues. Peter McCormack heads up the national strategic contracts practice and Richard Prowse is the key name in London, along with principal associate Ed Tompkin.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles AI and data, biometrics, blockchain, crypto-asset, M&A and operational resilience work for fintech clients, financial institutions and investors. The team also advises on issues related to IT platforms and the cloud, data protection matters, payment regulations and disputes. Practice head Matthew Gough specialises in commercial arrangements, including the terms and conditions of supply and purchase, IT and outsourcing agreements, and software licensing work. Craig Rogers focuses on the creation of banking, investment and insurance platforms, cloud computing and cybersecurity issues, as well as, regulatory compliance in technology and outsourcing arrangements. Cardiff-based Eve England and Paul Pugh are further key members of the department.