Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Testimonials

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• Eversheds’ construction team is distinguished by the way it works with clients rather than simply advising them. The team takes the time to understand how the local authority operates in practice — including statutory duties, governance frameworks, political and financial guardrails, and the realities of delivering complex projects in a highly scrutinized environment. This allows advice to be pragmatic, solution-focused, and aligned with the wider organizational objectives. Relationships are built on trust, openness, and continuity, with senior lawyers remaining closely involved throughout matters rather than delegating at arm’s length. The team works as an extension of in-house legal and project teams, helping to anticipate issues early and navigate risk proportionately rather than defensively.
• Greg Buckley and his team stand out for their genuinely collaborative and client-focused approach. They take the time to understand not just the legal issues, but the broader operational, political, and financial context in which public sector clients are working. This results in advice that is consistently pragmatic, well-judged, and capable of being implemented in practice. A key strength of Greg Buckley is his ability to combine technical expertise with sound judgment and clarity of advice. He is solutions-focused and commercially aware, while remaining attuned to the governance and accountability requirements of the public sector. He inspires confidence with senior stakeholders and is adept at navigating complexity without overcomplicating issues. The wider team reflects these strengths.
• We have found Eversheds Sutherland to be an excellent firm to support our business, providing an excellent level of service and advice.
• Claire Randall-Smith has been very good at keeping us informed and updated on all matters regarding the service Evershed Sutherland has provided.
• Chris Pickens is extremely pragmatic and responsive. Everything is always right the first time, and he is generally just very easy to deal with.
• Teamwork, empathy, manners, professionalism, good availability, and the willingness to do the hard yards where necessary. Adam Smith and Elizabeth Cartwright have all of the above and are valued by me, my teams, and the business in general.
• The bespoke service is only enhanced by the understanding of the clients' needs.
• Standout individuals are Claire Randall-Smith and Vicky Peters. Claire is engaged, thoughtful, and very strategic. I trust her advice. Vicky is a rising star. She is detailed, bright, and gives excellent support.
• This team is insightful, has clarity of thought, and is excellent at putting the client's individual, specific needs first. They are creative and experienced and have a full and applied knowledge of the law.
• A wide resource base with knowledge of our ways of working and forms of contracts. They react quickly to requests and seek clarity where required to ensure appropriate responses are made.

Key clients

• The Council of the City Of Manchester
• Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
• National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
• National Gas Plc
• Cadent Gas Limited
• Legal and General UK Property Fund
• Sellafield Limited
• Severn Trent Water Limited
• Royal BAM Group
• Manchester United Football Club Limited

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Chris Pickens

Gregory Buckley

Next generation Partners

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

Alice Maloney