Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP maintains its position as a leading force in pre-letting office transactions and the complex structuring and forward funding of living sector developments. The team strengthened their offering through key hires in the summer of 2024, including data centre expert Rob Donnell, who joined from Clifford Chance LLP, and Claire Haley from Goodwin Procter, who is noted for her high-value acquisition and disposal practice. The practice is led by Tom Goldsmith, a recognised authority in the technology industry who often advises on complex headquarters pre-lets, and Lucy Chadwick, who leads on construction aspects of city developments and acquisitions, with a growing caseload of headquarters pre-lets. Chris Mullings frequently advises technology clients, and Emma Shepheard acts across the office, retail, and leisure segments.
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‘Knowledgeable attorneys providing actionable advice and factoring in commercial judgement.’
'The team is provides considered and commercial advice with a constant eye on the client's particular requirements and red lines.'
'Tom Goldsmith and Emma Shepheard are recommended.'
Key clients
- Teighmore Limited
- Nan Fung
- Endurance Land
- Apple
- FORA
- The Office Group
- KPMG
- Caxton Europe Asset Management
- Derwent London
- Landsec
- Nuveen
- NFU Mutual
Work highlights
Advising Nan Fung and Endurance Land on the extensive mixed-use estate in the heart of King's Cross, which sits to the east of King's Cross Station and includes 20 retail and leisure units and 12 office buildings.
Acting for Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest investment managers in the world, on the redevelopment and pre-let of 40 Holborn Viaduct, London.
Advised NFU Mutual on five new investment purchases throughout the UK, including one office building and four retail park assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tom Goldsmith; Lucy Chadwick
Other key lawyers
Rob Donnell; Claire Haley; Chris Mullings; Emma Shepheard; Phillipa Widman; Natasha Osment