Known for its domestic and international presence, the contentious construction practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has experience representing clients in disputes concerning the energy and infrastructure sector and residential property matters. Jonathan Douglas leads the team, with experience representing clients in disputes arising from redevelopment projects in London. Jessica Neuberger is another standout member of the team, who handles cladding disputes, while Nick Pinder often assists with disputes in the energy sector. The team is further strengthened by Richard Black, who has strong international arbitration experience. Mariya Rankin is well-versed in handling a range of dispute resolution forms, such as mediation, international arbitration, court litigation, and adjudication. In September 2025, James Holden joined the team.
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Testimonials
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- Great strength in depth of highly experienced litigators at all levels.
- The key individuals are: Jessica Neuberger; Alice Maloney; Jonathan Douglas; Richard Black; Sarah Maylor; Joseph Hale; and Mariya Rankin. All excellent.
- Strength and depth across all levels. Very commercially aware, practical, and pragmatic, and focused on the business needs and costs. Highly intelligent, focused, and motivated team who are very easy to work with and make the process as easy as it can be. Excellent on strategy and great at cutting through all the documents and issues and identifying the key issues to be dealt with. You know where you are going and why. Great attention to detail and thorough in all that they do.
Key clients
- Hammerson PLC
- Legal & General
- CyrusOne
- St Martins Property Investments Limited
- GE Vernova
- Americold Holdings (UK) Limited
Work highlights
Acting as co-counsel for a consortium of international contractors responsible for the construction of the third set of locks for the Panama Canal, a US$5bn project.
Representing Hammerson PLC in a cladding litigation case following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Representing the client on a residential project, which has been the subject of a fraud.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jonathan Douglas
Other key lawyers
Jessica Neuberger; Nick Pinder; Richard Black; Mariya Rankin; James Holden