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

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.

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Practice head

Paul Maile

Other key lawyers

Daniel Freiman; James O’Connor; Robert Gowing