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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is recognised as one of the UK’s leading full-service competition practices, with a deep bench and a strong track record on complex, high-stakes mandates. Co-head Peter Harper regularly represents parties in high-profile mergers before the CMA and the European Commission. Fellow co-head James Lindop is noted for his national security and FDI expertise, underpinned by experience in export control and defence matters. Other key figures include Julia Woodward-Carlton, who frequently advises on global competition investigations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Eversheds have major international law firm expertise and credibility and operate across the full spectrum of issues that affect us and so in a grounded, calm and friendly way.’

  • 'Grounded, calm, expert, and friendly.'

  • ‘This is a fabulous team with exceptional depth of talent and experience.’

  • ‘Peter Harper is a standout practitioner in the field. His judgment is second to none, and he has an ability to win great outcomes for clients.'

  • 'Julia Woodward-Carlton is clever and tenacious, and has an ability to interact positively with regulators.’

  • ‘Good knowledge in FDI / national security matters in particular. Good international network to coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters. Good relationships with CMA in the UK.’

  • ‘Very responsive and easy to work with.’

  • 'Peter Harper – huge amount of experience, and has a great ability to see the bigger strategic picture. Great at anticipating and managing risks early on.'

  • 'Claire Morgan – Great to work with. Builds deep relationships with clients and understands their needs. Draws on a huge amount of past case experience when giving advice.'

  • 'Julia Woodward-Carlton – very experienced across a broad range of competition matters. Very easy to work with – brings together the right expertise in order to achieve great outcomes for clients."

Key clients

  • Wolseley UK Limited
  • Nisbets Limited
  • CRH plc
  • FirstRand Bank Limited

Practice head

James Lindop; Peter Harper

Other key lawyers

Julia Woodward-Carlton; Elizabeth Coleman; Claire Morgan; Jessica Martin