The Newcastle employment team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP leverages the firm’s national offering to advise national and international clients in the consumer, energy, and financial services sectors on various employment matters. Recently promoted to partner Suzanne Caveney is adept at discrimination litigation with a notable focus on equal pay, and handles regulatory and compliance instructions related to diversity and inclusion issues. David Williams has notable expertise in financial services-related matters. Former practice head Shirley Hall switched to a consultancy role in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Members of the team are all very knowledgeable. Instructions are always well prepared, and they collaborate well.’
- ‘Advice given is consistently balanced, considering risk in a measured way. The responses to requests for support are always quick so there is no undue delay. Advice is presented in a style that is easy to understand and aids any onward communication.’
- ‘A team which takes a genuinely commercial view and where legal acumen is a given. They have real sector strength in depth and understand what is happening elsewhere in the market.’
- ‘Great legal service - very pragmatic. Always ready to provide added support sometimes at short notice when required.’
- ‘The excellent quality of instructions. Clients respect and appreciate their hard work, excellent legal knowledge, and commercially focused employment law advice.’
- ‘Queries are promptly acknowledged, never a need to chase. The advice is clear and concise and cuts through complexity. The sector knowledge is strong, and time is taken to explain where needed.’
- ‘Suzanne Caveney is an outstanding lawyer. She's commercially astute, down to earth, and provides excellent instructions -I really enjoy working with her. Shona Morton is an exceptionally thorough and down-to-earth lawyer who knows her stuff when it comes to all things employment law.’
- ‘David Williams is very supportive and capable. He has a friendly manner with clear expertise. His approach has made complex matters easy to explain internally and ensured we have the knowledge to deal with internal challenges.’
- ‘Suzanne Caveney - loved by everyone in my team for her direct, down-to-earth but robust style underpinned by a fierce legal knowledge and no-nonsense advice.’
Key clients
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
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Other key lawyers
Suzanne Caveney; David Williams; Shona Morton