Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's team has expertise in planning and infrastructure consenting work, spanning NSIPs, compulsory purchase, and environmental advisory matters across the energy, water, and transport sectors. The team is headed by Birmingham's Paul Maile. Laura-Beth Hutton is a key team member, who specialises in rail freight DCOs and in the implementation of consented projects. Karen Mutton advises on strategic regeneration, housing, and energy schemes. Martin Jeffrey focuses on compulsory purchase compensation and regeneration projects. Kate Radford and Martin Pinnington are also names to note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Intermodal Logistics North Limited (a Tritax Big Box Developments company)
- Mountpark Logistics
- ASL New Clee Limited– Salmon Farm
- Thames Water
- Northland Power
- RWE Generation UK plc
- Pendle Borough Council
- Blackpool Borough Council
- National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC
- Elements Green Trent Limited
Work highlights
Advising Mountpark Logistics on its multi-million-pound strategic rail freight interchange and highways DCO application for a new rail freight terminal connecting to the Chiltern main line, 6.5m sq ft of warehousing, significant highways improvements including to J10 of the M40 motorway, and the provision of a new bypass and a relief road to local villages.
Acting for RWE Generation UK PLC in relation to its proposed application for a development consent order for a gas-fired power station equipped with carbon capture technology, located by the Humber Estuary near Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire.
Acted in a number of high-profile permitting appeals and environmental prosecutions (TWUL), representing operators in investigations and enforcement action brought by the Environment Agency and local authorities, achieving favourable outcomes.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Paul Maile
Other key lawyers
Laura-Beth Hutton; Karen Mutton; Martin Jeffrey; Kate Radford; Martin Pinnington