Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents large domestic and global businesses in a wide range of matters including fraud mandates, arbitration claims, commercial agency claims, and reputation management disputes; the team has particular expertise handling claims in the industrial, consumer and transport sectors. The practice is led by Matthew Taylor, who has significant experience in commercial disputes in the chemical and industrial sectors. Philip Duignan routinely handles shareholder disputes, warranty claims and disputes relating to departing employees or team moves involving breach of restrictive covenants and theft of confidential information. Thomas Whitfield is an IT dispute and reputation management specialist, while Luisa Zukowski has extensive experience handling international arbitration matters. Sarah Lewandowski litigates a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Michael Clavell-Bate retired in May 2023.
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‘Really approachable and commercial.’
‘Phil Duignan is a very impressive and commercial operator. He is able to deliver advice on complex issues in a straightforward and business friendly manner.’
‘The personal skills and client communication is above and beyond our experiences with any other firm.’
‘Phil Duignan is a brilliant adviser and extremely client centric and responsive.’
‘The team is capable of handling a very diverse caseload - from big ticket international litigation/arbitration work through to small claims matters. In every case they provide timely, commercially-minded and highly strategic advice.’
- 'Luisa Zukowski has deep knowledge of international arbitration and has represented us in key disputes where arbitration clauses are engaged.’
‘Expert knowledge, pragmatic and always focused on the client objectives. The team are very user friendly and always assessing the position in the interests of the client as the case progresses.’
‘Phil Duignan - very experienced and expert within his field. He is the person you want on your side in negotiations and mediations.'
Key clients
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Director of the Serious Fraud Office
- Shop Direct Finance Company Limited
- Air Liquide UK Limited
- Dyson Manufacturing SDN BHD
- Castore (trading brand name of J Carter Sporting Goods Limited)
- E-Shop World
- Mascolo Limited trading as Toni & Guy
- Kubrick Group Limited
- Johnson Controls, Inc
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Practice head
Matthew Taylor
Other key lawyers
Philip Duignan; Thomas Whitfield; Luisa Zukowski; Sarah Lewandowski