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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP houses a robust contentious construction practice, servicing clients across the commercial and residential real estate sectors as well as in high profile energy related disputes. The broad team’s capabilities span both High Court litigation and international arbitration. The practice is led by Jonathan Douglas, who focuses on high value residential sector disputes. Jessica Neuberger handles a steady stream of litigation and adjudications. Nick Pinder‘s practice centres around disputes arising from oil and gas and renewable energy projects, while Mariya Rankin regularly represents clients in mediations, international arbitrations and Technology & Construction Court litigation.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Jessica Neuberger leads her team in a friendly and collaborative way, enabling each member to play to their strengths.'

  • 'Kate Hencken has impressive attention to detail, really getting under the skin of some very complicated matters.'

  • 'Hamza Sekkar, with his background in engineering and law, provides invaluable expertise on construction defects claims.’

  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland has a very hard working and dedicated team with quality at all levels. I was particularly impressed with their ability to work together as a large but integrated team.’

  • ‘Nick Pinder leads from the front and is adept at keeping focus on the key issues.’

  • ‘A highly intelligent, knowledgeable and approachable team, who are practical and commercially sensible. They quickly get to the nub of the issue and provide clear ways forward - they are very quick and focused and provide clear solutions.’

  • ‘Excellent, diverse team of commercially astute lawyers. Very easy to work with as they are a high performing team with deep awareness and expertise in energy infrastructure.’

  • ‘Nick Pinder is an exceptional partner and strong leader of his team. He delivers results every time.’

Key clients

  • Hammerson PLC
  • Legal & General
  • CyrusOne
  • St Martins Property Investments Limited
  • GE Vernova
  • Americold Holdings (UK) Limited

Work highlights

Representing Hammerson PLC in litigation proceedings relating to fire safety defects in its mixed use premium shopping centre Cabot Circus, Bristol and associated residential development Eclipse Tower
Acting for a manufacturer in an urgent injunction proceedings in England and Wales, and associated proceedings in the French commercial court, arising out of a call on performance bonds and relating to a power project in Indonesia.
Representing Legal & General in litigation proceedings relating to fire safety defects in a development at the University of Newcastle.

Practice head

Jonathan Douglas

Other key lawyers

Jessica Neuberger; Nick Pinder; Richard Black; Mariya Rankin; Kate Hencken; Alice Maloney; Joseph Hale; Sarah Maylor; Hamza Sekkar

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