Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• The individuals I worked with stood out for their judgment, clarity, and manner with clients. They were personable, articulate, and sensible in the way they approached issues, which made them particularly effective in translating legal complexity into practical advice. What I valued most was their calm, measured approach and their ability to deal with matters in a way that inspired confidence while remaining commercially realistic.
• The team stands out for its combination of strong technical litigation capability and practical, commercially grounded advice. They are responsive, easy to work with, and good at distilling complex issues into clear options for decision-makers. Potential clients would want to know that the team is personable, sensible in its judgment, and focused on achieving workable outcomes rather than escalating issues unnecessarily.
• Matthew Taylor is a seasoned commercial litigator with excellent commercial judgment — he has a sharp instinct for the strategic and business dimensions of a dispute, not just the legal ones, and clients rely on him accordingly. His promotion to head of the Manchester office is thoroughly deserved.
• The ES team helped support my public authority's in-house legal function at short notice in a very large piece of expedited litigation. Their client skills were exceptional, including their availability and their calm and thoughtful presence.
• Tom Whitfield is very lively in thought, excellent at drafting pithy and targeted responses, and suitably authoritative in discovery. Louise Howarthis in preparation for the hearing, including supporting the collection of witness evidence, calm and appropriately measured with my colleagues, with a razor-sharp memory and attention to detail. Each managed their respective teams efficiently under extreme, expedited time pressures.
• The team of litigation solicitors I worked with was very focused, intelligent, conscientious, approachable, professional, and never patronizing. I have been very impressed with them. They understood the client's needs and concerns unrelated to the core legal and litigation issues; they ensured the client was listened to, and they did their best to achieve a positive outcome for the client. An important issue for me was integrity, and I was never disappointed on that account.
• The commercial litigation team at this firm has consistently provided pragmatic, business-focused advice that reflects a clear understanding of both legal risk and commercial realities. They are approachable and responsive, offering guidance that is grounded, practical, and tailored to the needs of the business rather than overly theoretical or procedural. They take the time to understand the wider context in which decisions are being made and are always willing to discuss issues informally without immediately formalizing instructions or treating every interaction as chargeable time. This builds trust and encourages open dialogue, which in turn leads to better outcomes.
• Matt Taylor, in particular, stands out for the quality of his support. He is trusted for his judgment. He knows when to push a point and when a more measured approach is appropriate, which helps avoid unnecessary escalation. The strength of the relationship with the firm is based on the relationship with him, and I rely on him with confidence.
• The team is incredibly professional, hard-working, but approachable.
• The team is extremely proactive, commercially aware, and excellent tactically.

Key clients

• Morrisons
• Dyson
• Aviva
• Air Liquide
• Santé Global
• Next
• Thames Water
• IATA
• adidas

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Philip Duignan

Matthew Taylor

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Thomas Whitfield