Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is recognised for its depth of expertise in the education sector, with extensive experience advising numerous higher education institutions on a range of matters, including employment matters, mergers, free speech issues, transnational education projects and real estate matters. The practice is chaired by Diane Gilhooley and co-led by Nicola Bennison, who specialises in employment and student issues in the higher education sector. Glynne Stanfield heads the firm’s international education and governance group and has significant experience advising on M&A, while Chris Mordue focuses on advising universities on complex employment disputes. Ben Woods provides clients with governance and employment advice, while Alison Oldfield specialises in judicial reviews. Other key members of the team include employment experts Robert Gray and Matthew Kelly, and the team is further supported by Alice Townley Smith and Laura Marsh.
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- ‘The team is responsive and considerate. We particularly work closely with Chris Mordue and Matthew Kelly.’
- ‘The Eversheds Sutherland team is always responsive to requests and timely in the advice and support they provide. On particularly complex issues, they always ensure they take the time to provide clear and detailed explanations of their advice and understanding of the issue.’
Key clients
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- London South Bank University
Work highlights
Advising a number of universities based in London on significant redundancy exercises to respond to financial challenges in the HE sector by costs saving and/or strategic refocusing.
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Glynne Stanfield
Practice head
Nicola Bennison; Diane Gilhooley
Other key lawyers
Glynne Stanfield; Chris Mordue; Ben Wood; Alison Oldfield; Robert Gray; Matthew Kelly; Alice Townley Smith; Laura Marsh