Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is trusted by its broad array of clients with a variety of complex matters; the team harnesses expertise spanning telecoms, enfranchisement, and development matters. National head of real estate dispute resolution Will Densham handles complex right to light and rent review cases, acting as a key point of contact for a number of the firm’s key clients, while head of the London team Thekla Fellas demonstrates expertise in matters concerning the Telecoms Code. Rashpal Soomal has notable capabilities advising urban developers, and is particularly active in right-to-light work. On the building safety front, Julianne Treacy is a key name to note, covering cost recovery and duties under the Building Safety Act. Karen Mitchell brings further expertise in Telecoms Code matters.
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Testimonials
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- We worked with Rashpal Soomal and appreciate her negotiation skills to bring the policy to finalization.
- Thekla Fellas is a partner. Head and shoulders above anyone else when it comes to telecoms litigation. Karen Mitchell is a principal associate. An excellent lawyer and strategist.
- Strength in depth. First-rate commercial understanding.
- The thing that separates the Eversheds property litigation team from other firms is their breadth and depth of knowledge, their attention to detail, the fact that the team is so well managed by Will Densham and his responsiveness when his input is required.
- Will Densham stands out above competitors for his genuine depth of knowledge, his sound commercial approach, his responsiveness, and the fact that he is so easy to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble, and it is clear that he genuinely cares about the outcome for the client.
- Will Densham - There is no better litigator in the UK.
- Technically competent and highly commercial from Partner to Trainee.
- With Will Densham as the national head of the group, he has invested in some excellent new talent from Nia Williams, Charlotte Phippen, and also a new partner, Karen Mitchell, to make sure the team keeps being at the top of its game and continues to grow. Rashpal Soomal and Will work together on development disputes, but I know him for large rent reviews. Julianne Treacy is widely known as a star in the making, and Thekla Fellas continues to be the leading contentious telecoms advisor for developers and investors.
- William Densham - Pragmatic, no messing around, and detailed and sound legal advice that is commercial and client-focused. Clients look forward to working with him; his detailed work is done behind the scenes, giving clients a pithy, well-put-together meeting with an end in sight. Rashpal Soomal - Detailed knowledge that always impresses, coupled with a sound commercial focus, never fails to impress.
- Their breadth and depth set them apart from their competitors. Each of their lawyers, from associate to partner, is a skilled technical lawyer who collaborates effectively with each other, professional team members, and clients in order to achieve the clients' commercial outcomes.
Key clients
- Annington Property Limited
- Terra Firma Capital
- Aberdeen Asset Management
- AP Wireless (II) UK Limited
- Apollo Capital Management LP
- Argyle
- Associated British Ports
- ASOS.com
- Berkeley Homes
- Blackstone Property Group / ReVantage Europe
- Brush Transformers Limited
- Blueco 2022
- China General Nuclear Power Corp
- Coventry City Council
- Derwent London Plc
- Dominus Real Estate
- ED&F Man Group
- Emperor Ampersand
- Esso Petroleum Company Limited
- Exxon Mobil Chemical Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Apollo Capital Management in financial and fraud investigations into double pledging in relation to the £2bn+ MFS portfolio.
Advises the AP Wireless group, deal with circa 100 cases, in England and Wales, Scotland and NI, with recent engagements on 3 appeal cases.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Thekla Fellas
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rashpal Soomal
Practice head
Will Densham; Thekla Fellas
Other key lawyers
Rashpal Soomal; Julianne Treacy; Karen Mitchell