Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's key services include advising on complex urban development schemes and major infrastructure projects. The team is led by Paul Maile, who has helped his clients obtain consents for a range of infrastructure and strategic residential projects. He is joined by Daniel Freiman and James O’Connor who both specialise in the consenting of large infrastructure projects. Robert Gowing joined the team in December 2024, adding his knowledge of complex urban development and regeneration schemes to the team. Stuart Andrews retired in April 2025.
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‘Eversheds Sutherland is a strong regional planning firm that has now started to build a very strong team and client base in London.'
'Daniel Freiman has exceptional aviation experience and always brings a thorough, careful approach to advice, recognising how much is at stake.'
Key clients
- Berkeley Group
- Heathrow
- Landsec
- Legal & General
- Dido Property Limited
- Thames Water
- Severn Trent Water
- Department for Transport and HS2 Limited
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Transport for London
- Stena Ports Limited
- PD Teesport Limited
- Blyth Harbour Commissioners
- Create REIT Commercial Ltd
- SDC Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advising Thames Water in relation to judicial review proceedings brought by a local campaign group challenging the Government’s approval of its statutory water resources management plan.
Advising Berkeley on the ongoing development of Woodberry Down, a 64 hectare development in Hackney which will deliver more than 5000 new homes.
Advising Stena Line Ports Limited on the promotion of a Harbour Revision Order to provide modernised harbour facilities at Fishguard Harbour to improve the operation of Stena Line’s twice daily Ro Ro ferry service from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare, County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Paul Maile
Other key lawyers
Daniel Freiman; James O’Connor; Robert Gowing