Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP remains at the forefront of a wide range of specialist areas, with a versatile property litigation team that handles development, building safety, telecoms, and rent review. As the national head, Will Densham is an industry veteran and is highly regarded for his expertise in rights to light and rent review. Head of the London team Thekla Fellas is a leading advisor on the Telecoms Code, with a solid track record of work on rights of access, imposition of a code agreement, and renewal processes. Stuart Wortley is engaged in civil injunctions, while Rashpal Soomal has been a key figure in the group for developments in London. John Kemkers has notable proficiency in specialist forms of leases in the retirement living sector. Julianne Treacy is well-reputed for her residential property proficiency, and Karen Mitchell is another to name on the Telecoms Code.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Barney Gush and Will Densham are particularly skilled at dealing with an international client base and helping them navigate the complicated world of rights of light and development constraints pragmatically and commercially.’
- ‘This team has been involved in the majority of cited cases in the telecoms industry; they are true experts in the area, and there is no other team that has such experience. In addition, they have created a bespoke system for our litigation and worked with us to develop a system to suit our specific commercial needs.’
Key clients
- Annington Property Limited/Terra Firma Capital
- Aberdeen Asset Management (formerly Scottish Widows)
Work highlights
Advised Annington Property Limited on a landmark settlement with the Ministry of Defence including the sale of the Married Quarters Estate to the Ministry of Defence for c. £6bn.
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Rashpal Soomal
Practice head
Will Densham; Thekla Fellas
Other key lawyers
Stuart Wortley; Rashpal Soomal; Julianne Treacy; John Kemkers; Karen Mitchell; Barney Gush