Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s planning and environment team advises major clients such as HS2, Thames Water, and National Grid. Michelle Moss leads the planning team with expertise in compulsory purchase and large-scale regeneration. Claire Gregory heads the environment practice, advising on regulatory energy matters, permitting, and contaminated land. Helen Miller and Hayley Gore specialise in compulsory purchase and strategic planning, and Catherine Manning has expertise in chemical regulations and health and safety compliance. Samantha Grange has joined the team in January 2025 from Shoosmiths LLP to lead key infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'Michelle Moss has led us successfully. We are very grateful for her expertise, thoroughness, and advise. We are also grateful to her and Hayley Gore for there speedy, effective and thorough responses to urgent matters such as costs claims.'
- 'I rely on Eversheds for strategic environmental advice. There are not many practices that have the same level of understanding of how environmental enforcement operates, particularly enforcement by the Environment Agency.'
Key clients
- English Cities Fund
- High Speed Two Limited
Work highlights
Advising HS2 on matters of compulsory purchase and compensation on a large infrastructure project, including advising on approximately 10 cases in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) over the last year.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Samantha Grange
Claire Gregory
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michelle Moss; Claire Gregory
Other key lawyers
Samantha Grange; Helen Miller, Hayley Gore, Catherine Manning