Eversheds Sutherland

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Boasting an ‘exceptional blend of technical expertise, responsiveness, and strategic thinking’, Eversheds Sutherland is a go to for accountants and energy companies. The team is also called upon for representation in white-collar crime, investigations and antitrust disputes. Rocco Testani in Atlanta is co-head of the global litigation practice, alongside New York-based Kymberly Kochis. Also in Atlanta, Amelia Toy Rudolph co-leads the US and global professional liability team alongside Patricia Gorham, whose clientele ranges from accounting firms to individual professionals, and James Orr co-leads the energy dispute group. Jim Silliman in Houston specializes in energy, construction and offshore services disputes and Atlanta-based Lee Peifer has a strong background in class actions and multi-district litigation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘What sets their practice apart is their exceptional blend of technical expertise, responsiveness, and strategic thinking. Their team demonstrated a profound understanding of complex legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from inception to execution. One of the firm's key strengths lies in their proactive and solution-oriented approach. They are not only highly competent in their field but also incredibly resourceful, thinking outside the box to address challenges and mitigate risks effectively. Their ability to leverage an international network of experts was invaluable, providing us with comprehensive, cross-border solutions tailored to our specific needs.’
  • ‘Strong client focus - extremely responsive.’

Key clients

  • Oglethorpe Power Corporation
  • Upper Missouri G&T Power Cooperative

Work highlights

Represented Oglethorpe in a breach-of-contract claim against Georgia Power, which resulted in Georgia Power Co. agreeing to pay more than $300m to Oglethorpe, to settle the dispute over the sharing of construction cost overruns.