Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s practice is well-regarded for its international capabilities. Its work includes advising on real estate, employment, IP and consumer protection matters in retail contexts. The team is jointly led by dispute and management specialist Andrew Todd and Paris-based Catherine Detalle; Todd advises on retail insolvency, restructuring, and brand protection. September 2025 arrival Kashif Siddiqui advises on joint ventures, strategic investments and reorganisations. Wie-Men Ho and Philip Duignan are key individuals in the group, as is Ruth Hoy.
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Testimonials
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- Eversheds Sutherland stands out for the breadth and depth of its practice. The size of the team means there is always a specialist available to advise on even the most complex or niche issues, including matters that span multiple jurisdictions. This depth is matched by a highly responsive approach; the team consistently delivers considered, commercially focused advice within tight timeframes, helping us to navigate challenges and identify a clear path forward.
- Eversheds Sutherland really takes the time to get to know our internal team and understand our business, which enables them to better support us and act as a true extension of our in-house team. It also enables them to focus on the big picture and deliver pragmatic business solutions to complicated legal issues. Their lawyers are prepared to adopt a commercial approach when required and give us clear recommendations rather than simply laying out the options. They have excellent attention to detail and are able to tailor their advice to our specific needs and provide it in a way that can be efficiently relayed to our internal clients. They are always very responsive and able to manage tight deadlines. Phil Guignan and Catherine Detalle have provided a lot of support recently on consumer and retail issues. They really understand our business and have a wealth of experience in this area, which has been instrumental in the development and management of our retail and distribution strategy as well as resolving commercial disputes.
- I work mainly with Chloe Themistocleous, who absolutely embodies collaboration. She is very responsive and has worked to understand our business.
- I've worked with Eversheds a variety of times throughout several companies and have always found the firm to be knowledgeable and responsive. I think their collaboration is great and feel like I'm working with someone to find a solution.
Key clients
- Booker Group
- Castore
- DFS
- Evri
- Frasers Group
- Greencore Group
- Gymshark
- Helly Hansen
- Maus Freres (Lacoste and Gant)
- Mountain Warehouse
- Newell Brands
- Next plc
- Norcros
- Oliver Bonas
- Toni & Guy
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Work highlights
Support Newell Brands as its sole legal provider across EMEA and APAC, advising on wide‑ranging matters central to its global transformation.
Advised Helly Hansen in respect of the global recall of various ranges of lifejackets manufactured by a supplier company in Hungary and pursuing PI-ER for the losses suffered.
Acted on the real estate, real estate litigation, employment and regulatory elements of WM Morrisons’ strategic partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) in a transaction valued at £2.5 billion.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrew Todd; Catherine Detalle
Other key lawyers
Wie-Men-Ho; Philip Duignan; Ruth Hoy; Kashif Siddiqui