Environmental, Social and Governance
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
Managing cross-border collaboration agreements and joint ventures on behalf of universities and colleges, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has vast expertise on the whole spectrum of employment, charity law, and IP issues. The team’s specialism extends to constitutional and regulatory proceedings, as the firm’s head of the education Nicola Bennison covers strategic HR and senior management issues from her bases in Birmingham and Nottingham. Gary Delderfield concentrates on public sector pension issues, and Thomas Pollitt is also cited as key for his knowledge in reorganisations.
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- 'Eversheds are truly exceptional in every area of their work. The team are highly knowledgeable. They are responsive to need, highly skilled and experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable and efficient. Their team are very skilled and experienced, and always provide a personal, bespoke service.'
Key clients
- Malvern International
- National Film and Television School
Work highlights
Advised Malvern International on its partnership with the University of Wolverhampton to open a new International Study Centre.
Advised the University of Exeter and the University of Exeter Students Union in relation to their options for exiting the Student Union Superannuation Scheme.
Advised on the set-ups of more than half of the new Institutes of Technology nationally.
Practice head
Nicola Bennison; Diane Gilhooley
Other key lawyers
Gary Delderfield; Thomas Pollitt