At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, the team is very experienced in representing public and private sector entities in work involving projects. The group is adept at advising on the environmental elements of complex projects, including nationally significant infrastructure projects, often involving the energy, water and transport sectors. Karen Mutton specialises in handling regeneration and development schemes, and Martin Pinnington advises on major infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on aviation-related development and planning matters.
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- Laura Beth Hutton and Kate Radford have an excellent attitude to ensure the work gets done promptly and efficiently.
- The individuals in the team are extremely professional. They bring calm to an often flustered project team and add clarity and focus to the matters being discussed. The team is also personable, which makes asking for advice easy, which is a great gift when trying to manage project risks due to legal challenges.
- Karen Mutton has worked to a tight timetable, built strong relationships the external consultant team to ensure that public consultation was achieved on time.
- The team at Eversheds Sutherland is both technically competent and commercially focused; the project requires a high degree of sophistication liaising with both the internal and external clients. The Eversheds team is highly responsive to emails, replying to them in a timely manner; they have also embedded themselves as integral members of the project team, which also ensures quicker understanding, discussion, and resolution of matters wherever possible. The Eversheds Sutherland team also recognizes where the input of others is required and brings in colleagues from different subject areas where appropriate. The ability to draw on specialist advice, such as in relation to grid connection, makes a real difference and provides a comprehensive and holistic service.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of client requirements and issues pertinent to matters being negotiated; willing to lead on these matters and act with an excellent understanding of client requirements.
- The team is very responsive and approachable; they provide clear and concise advice in a timely manner. The key contacts have been consistent at a senior level, also bringing in junior resources where necessary.
- Martin Pinnington is very knowledgeable about our sector, advises where to challenge, is quick to respond, and is a genuinely nice and approachable person. He is very clear and direct in his advice and quick to come back on requests. Karen Mutton provides expert knowledge and oversight.
- Ability to translate complex issues into straightforward guidance, enabling decisions to be made quickly and confidently. This friendly, solutions-oriented style makes it particularly effective in fast-moving or sensitive situations where clarity and practicality are essential.
- The planning team gives considered and timely advice, including commercial implications described in a user-friendly way.
- Karen Mutton is fantastic - she gives good and timely advice on complex matters.
Key clients
- Intermodal Logistics North Limited
- Mountpark Logistics
- ASL New Clee Limited– Salmon Farm
- Thames Water
- Northland Power
- RWE Generation UK plc
- Pendle Borough Council
- Blackpool Borough Council
- National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC
- Elements Green Trent Limited
Work highlights
Advising Mountpark Logistics on its multi-million pound strategic rail freight interchange and highways DCO application for a new rail freight terminal, 6.5m sq ft of warehousing, and highway improvements.
Acting for RWE Generation UK PLC in relation to its proposed application for a development consent order for a gas-fired power station equipped with carbon capture technology.
Other key lawyers
Karen Mutton; Martin Pinnington