Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s recent highlights have included the promotion of Emma Humphreys to the partnership in May 2023, and Graham Green joining the team in September 2023 from Reed Smith LLP. Paul Fontes heads the London employment practice, which has a depth of expertise in three core areas. It excels in handling complex mandates for major financial institutions, and PLCs. The group also has considerable strength in industrial relations work, and advising on global employment matters. Diane Gilhooley is the global head of the HR practice group, and is based in Manchester. Sophie White’s clients are in insurance, wealth management, financial services, and the TMT sectors. Hannah Mahon is the AI workstream lead for employment, and the legal technology partner for employment matters. Marc Meryon is a consultant since May 2023.
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'The Eversheds team clearly know how to add value; and have an encyclopaedic knowledge of collective labour law rights, which is incredibly valuable to employing organisations with unionised workplaces.'
'Hannah Mahon is adept at seeking to utilise legal technology products wherever possible in the provision of legal services to improve efficiencies and enhance service provision. She really knows her stuff and is absolutely lovely to work with.’
‘Commercially focused with an in-depth knowledge of the law. Hannah Mahon is very experienced in the field. Her advice and insight are always impressive and secures the optimal results. She effectively combines these qualities with her excellent communication skills.’
‘Their knowledge, responsiveness and adaptability to the circumstances. Have worked with Paul Fontes for over 20 years. He is my go-to external partner. He is a great team leader too.’
‘Sophie White is super responsive, pragmatic and helpful.’
‘The team were incredibly supportive and collaborative. Able to take their outstanding expertise within industrial relations and create real world solutions specific to the challenge and business requirements.’
‘Unrivalled depth of knowledge and experience within their industrial relations teams. Emma Humphreys has been particularly exceptional in the support provided.’
Key clients
- Peoples Energy
- NETFLIX
- Interpath
Work highlights
Worked with People’s Energy, an energy company with circa 350,000 customers in managing the people aspects of their collapse during the energy crisis in 2021.
Advising Netflix on various planned TV and filmed productions, diligence and safeguarding of minors working on productions in different jurisdictions.
Advising administrators Interpath on the pre-pack sale of Vinoteca (restaurant/wine bar based in London with multiple sites), including in relation to the TUPE transfer of employees to Breal Capital.
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Practice head
Diane Gilhooley; Paul Fontes
Other key lawyers
Marc Meryon; Sophie White; Hannah Mahon; Emma Humphreys; Graham Green