Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s practice for defendant-side personal injury and clinical negligence claims has its main hub at the firm’s Ipswich office. The team handles high-value claims for large companies. ’Proactive, efficient and insightful’ practice head Nicola Lashmar jointly oversees the broader corporate claims team and specialises in crisis management. Louise Bland leads corporate claims alongside Lashmar and draws on vast experience in defendant personal injury work. Paul Coppin is another key figure to note when it comes to defendant personal injury, routinely leading on high profile, complex and multijurisdictional claims. At a more junior level, Elisa Vanhinsbergh is also frequently involved in this area.
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Key clients
- ADT Fire & Security plc
- Autoliv B.V. & Co KG
Work highlights
Advised in a case involving a claimant who sustained serious brain injury following an RTA.
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Practice head
Nicola Lashmar
Other key lawyers
Louise Bland; Paul Coppin; Elisa Vanhinsbergh