Led from Cardiff by Alison Short, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles a significant range and volume of transactional construction work. Short excels in advising key stakeholders on big-ticket UK-wide energy and infrastructure projects, including for EDF Energy’s associated companies with regard to the £33bn Hinkley Point C new nuclear power station project. James Molland takes the lead on traditional construction work in the private sector real estate space, acting for a diverse array of stakeholders, including developers, funders and corporate occupiers.
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- 'Eversheds Sutherland has supported us in many ways. Their expertise on commercial property has been particularly helpful.'
Key clients
- Welsh Water Limited/Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
- Sizewell C Limited
- NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited
- Stena Line Limited
- Wales & West Utilities Limited
- Annington Property Limited
- Precede Capital Partners
- Tilia Homes Limited
- Latium Enterprises
Work highlights
Advising Nuclear New Build Generation Company (HPC) Limited and Sizewell C Limited in respect of contracts relating to the design and construction of new nuclear power stations at Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk.
Advising Welsh Water on a new water treatment works to be procured through Ofwat’s DPC model for the delivery of large infrastructure projects in the water sector.
Advised Tilia Homes on the construction aspects of its £125m sustainability-linked finance deal with HSBC UK and Homes England.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Alison Short
Other key lawyers
James Molland; Sacha Bacco; Natasha Nicholas; Bethan Davies