Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is ‘approachable and responsive’, with a prestige client base of domestic and international groups. Public authorities, fund managers, and insurers are all represented by the department, which advises on a broad range of transactions. Stuart Earle leads the group, and has key expertise in regulated sectors such as the water, electricity, and nuclear spaces. Jen Green advises on FCA regulated pension products, and Collette Davies has particular aptitude in the education sector.
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‘Approachable and responsive, with a broad spectrum of key technical sub-specialisms within pensions and the benefit of a heavy-duty, full-service firm behind it. Great combination of big firm breadth and depth in a highly technical area with client-friendly, pragmatic approach.’
‘Have really valued an accessible, pragmatic, market-informed approach that has enabled us to move through agreement of key matters and documents to a successful conclusion at this stage. Jen Green has looked after us very well in this regard.’
‘One unique quality of the Eversheds team is their common sense and practical approach.'
‘Stuart Earle is our partner, and I believe the common sense and practical approach is rooted in his leadership.’
'Very strong team, easy to work with, expertise from a wide client base, sector-leading advice, specialist/non-pensions support available when needed, positive and collaborative approach.'
'Concise pragmatic advice that gets to the key point quickly. We’ve received outstanding support from Stuart Earle and Jen Green.'
'Stuart Earle: very pragmatic; excellent understanding of clients' business needs and develops original ideas to address these; can "see the bigger picture"; excellent communicator; very easy to work with and a really nice guy! Highly recommended.'
'The team is extremely responsive and enthusiastic. They have excellent knowledge of the market and are well connected with industry and policy groups. They know their client really well which enables pragmatic solutions.'
'Stuart Earle – really knowledgeable across pensions law, the pensions market, Government policy etc. Stuart is extremely responsive and know his client really well which enables pragmatic solutions to the many problems we bring to him.'
Key clients
- National Grid plc
- Nest Corporation
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Volkswagen
- Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water
- Microsoft / Nokia Group Pension Scheme
- Santander
- Atradius
- Smiths Group plc
- Robert Bosch Limited
Work highlights
Advised National Grid on the pensions aspects of its £630m disposal of the Electricity Systems Operator business to Government.
Advised Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on the implementation of CARE benefits across its group, including drafting legislation to modify longstanding statutory pensions protections.
Advised Santander on the set-up and launch of a brand new SIPP product, which is key to its retail investment platform.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Collette Davies
Jen Green
Practice head
Stuart Earle
Other key lawyers
Collette Davies; Jen Green