
The team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is very highly regarded for its expertise in property litigation. The group has a solid track record in advising on residential development issues, rights of light, dilapidations claims and insolvency-related cases. Practice head David McGuirk has extensive experience in handling disputes concerning commercial and residential property developments, and Carly Fishwick‘s workload includes landlord and tenant issues and professional negligence claims. Alex Wright is adept at advising on injunctions against protests and disputes in the minerals and mines sectors. Elin Owen handles possession claims and insolvency issues.
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- I really like how they understand that there are similarities and individual circumstances, but they are ready to pick things up at short notice and know what questions to ask. This helps them, but it is also a good prompt for surveyors to make sure they have considered everything.
- Good work ethic and approach. Fair, commercially aware, and experienced team.
- Well-informed and educated team. Commercial and fair.
- Access to all the skills that are required. Good client engagement. Very professional in all their dealings.
- Carly Fishwisk is excellent to work with.
- David McGuirk and Elin Owen provide high-quality legal advice as well as an excellent level of service, being both proactive and responding promptly to communications. They are also a pleasure to work with!
- Carly Fishwick is a very clever and instinctive lawyer who has excellent judgment and always goes the extra mile to secure the best result. She is a joy to work with. Alex Wright is amongst the most experienced at protest injunctions and delivering results in that field on behalf of property owners. He has an excellent eye for detail.
- Genuine experts in their field, with very strong partners and associates.
Key clients
- The Co-Operative Bank PLC
- European Tyre Enterprise Limited (Kwik-Fit)
- Shell
- The Emerson Group
- London South Bank University
- G4S
- Frasers Group
- INOVYN (INEOS Group)
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Barchester
- Homes England
- Capital & Regional
- European Metal Recycling
- The Co-Operative Bank PLC
- European Tyre Enterprise Limited (Kwik-Fit)
- Shell
- The Emerson Group
- London South Bank University
- G4S
- Frasers Group
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alex Wright

Carly Fishwick
Practice head
David McGuirk
Other key lawyers
Alex Wright; Carly Fishwick; Elin Owen
