Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s employment, labour, and pensions practice group regularly acts for a range of clients. The team is engaged by public sector clients, as well as various educational institutions, while also representing clients from the financial services, technology, and industrial sectors. With a strong international reach, the team is often engaged on cross-border employment issues, including redundancy exercises, global outsourcings, and the employment aspects of large M&A deals. The team benefits from the experienced leadership of Audrey Elliott, a specialist in both employment law and business immigration. Elsewhere in the team, Hannah Wilkins co-leads the cross-border employment practice, specialising in supporting global companies with issues such as restructurings and strategic outsourcing. Key support in this area is provided by Michael Hardiman, who focuses on employee relations issues.
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Testimonials
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‘We have worked with the Eversheds Employment law team in Birmingham for a number of years and have been impressed with their knowledge and the practical advice they give us.'
- 'The whole team at Eversheds are exceptional. Although I normally deal with Michael Hardiman, other partners/associates will be used as and when required to give a more specialist view as and when needed. Their advice and commitments to high levels of customer service is commendable.'
- 'Michael Hardiman is by far the best employment lawyer I have ever worked with. He has an ability to build relationships with different stakeholders very quickly (no matter how junior or senior). He takes the time to understand the business needs and offers sound, practical and commercial advice to fit around that.'
- 'A well resourced team who work collaboratively, provide timely practical advice on a range of topics including complex multi-national projects. The client service is excellent, with well organised client management arrangements and investment in client relationships.'
- 'Hannah Wilkins, Michael Hardiman and the team are all technically knowledgeable lawyers who provide commercial, pragmatic advice, have good client handling skills and provide value for money.'
Key clients
- Navigator Company, SA
- Next PLC
- BMI Group
- National Grid
Work highlights
Advised NEXT on the defence of its equal pay class action.
Acted for National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc on the employment pension aspect of the creation of the Great Grid Partnership.
Advised on the employment issues for global integrated pulp and paper giant, Navigator Company, S.A., on its £127.5m takeover of Accrol Group Holdings plc.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Audrey Elliott
Other key lawyers
Hannah Wilkins; Michael Hardiman