Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s real estate team is regularly involved in large and complex matters throughout the property space. The team handles a range of work, from commercial development issues to advising on local government and infrastructure matters. Furthermore, the team offers a robust data centre offering, acting for numerous data centre owners and operators on both national and international deals. The team is headed by Matthew Storer, who focuses on government and infrastructure matters. In addition, Dawn Hilton leads the corporate real estate practice, while Iftkhar Ahmed and Gurjit Atwal focus on financial institutions and investments, respectively. Elsewhere, Ben Newton has particular expertise and experience in relation to the development of mixed-use schemes.
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‘The commercial property team is a cohesive unit of excellent and experienced individuals. They work together well and are responsive to client needs and deadlines.’
‘Ben Newton brings commercial acumen to transactions on top of legal know-how. Despite not being a surveyor, during document negotiation, he is able to read through the legality to identify areas (often nuanced) that have commercial significance and should be highlighted for client decisions.’
'Dawn Hilton stands out for her approachable, client-centric approach, always putting the client at the forefront. She goes above and beyond to ensure even the most complex deals are successfully completed, offering practical, creative solutions and clear, commercial advice.'
'The Birmingham Commercial Property team consistently provides quick and efficient responses, ensuring that even the most time-sensitive transactions are handled with speed and precision. They are highly adept at offering creative solutions, always finding innovative ways to move deals forward, particularly when time pressures are high.'
Key clients
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Cash Access
- Unimetals Recycling (UK) Limited
- Nuffield Health
- Microsoft
- Homes England
- Port Loop LLP
- Homes England
- Anglian Water
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Matthew Storer
Other key lawyers
Ben Newton; Iftkhar Ahmed; Gurjit Atwal; Dawn Hilton