Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP combines strong cross-border capabilities with notable expertise in sanctions, export controls, WTO rules, customs, and tax-related trade disputes. Team head James Lindop receives widespread praise for his work on investigations, compliance, and regulatory regimes. Robert Waterson joined the practice from RPC in September 2024, strengthening the firm’s tax disputes offering with considerable expertise in VAT, customs duties, and complex investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘The team acts quickly without dragging any of the subject away from the nub of the issue.'
‘A healthy balance of pragmatism and technical input is achieved.’
‘James Lindop was the first point of contact for me, and I found him to be extremely easy to work with.'
- 'I have worked with Mike Turner, Marc Lasok-Smith, Peter McCormack and others and each was extremely helpful and delivered what I needed.’
- 'One of the very few teams which can genuinely claim expertise in customs and excise law.'
- 'Robert Waterson is a superb partner. He built his practice at RPC and it must be a great loss to them that he has moved to Eversheds. He combines vast experience with intelligence and strategic nous. He trains up his associates so that they deliver excellent support.'
- 'Always a genuine pleasure to deal with Monika Zejden-Erdmann, responsive and highly valued for her concise, pragmatic and insightful advice.'
- 'We tap into their knowledge and experience in contract structures and associated agreements and the service is comprehensive.'
Key clients
- Universal Cycles Limited
- Ricoh
- Marelli
- Atkins Realis
- Boeing
- Oxford Nanopore
- Drax Power Limited
Work highlights
Advised Universal Cycles Limited on a £10 million VAT and customs dispute with HMRC and OLAF.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
James Lindop; Robert Waterson
Other key lawyers
Monika Zejden-Erdmann; Edward Griffiths