Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Kari McCormick was a standout. She combines excellent technical ability with sound commercial judgment and is exceptionally effective at managing complex financial services disputes. She is meticulous in her preparation, strategic in her thinking, and calm under pressure. Kari is an excellent collaborator who works seamlessly with counsel and clients alike, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her for sophisticated professional negligence and financial services litigation.
• The team is approachable and makes information accessible to their audience.
• ES thinks very carefully about each case they pitch for or take on. First of all, they ensure that they identify the best lawyer or team of lawyers for the case, and secondly, they try to map out the likely progress of the case in advance to ensure that the client has everything fully explained to them, in as much detail as they require, to reduce as much as possible the risk of any unexpected developments as the case proceeds.
• I would like to give special mention to partner Claire Carroll, who has great experience and judgment in dealing with disputes.
• Eversheds' professional negligence practice stands out as market-leading for its deep understanding of the sector and its ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice. The team's strong expertise and appreciation of reputational and regulatory sensitivities are critical for clients operating in highly regulated environments. From my experience, the team is particularly effective in handling complex and high-risk matters where strategic judgment is as important as legal analysis. They are responsive, solution-oriented, and work collaboratively with in-house teams, ensuring advice is aligned with business objectives rather than purely theoretical risk positions. The firm also invests in knowledge-sharing and horizon scanning, providing regular, relevant updates on emerging risks and trends affecting professional services firms.
• There is a wide variety of experience in the professional services industry both in the UK and outside the UK.
• A wide range of industry experience and practical advice leading to efficient and effective solutions.
• In-depth expertise in the accountancy sector.
• Kari McCormick is very astute and listens closely to her clients' needs. She delivers pragmatic advice.
• Highly capable, firsthand contentious and non-contentious experience in the SIPPs market.