Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• David Feist is an excellent client relationship partner for the team. He ensures the team is properly resourced and has an excellent commercial approach to providing advice on the trickier matters on which we have to get him involved. Alex Wright and Jonathan Dunne have become trusted members of the team whose advice is valued across our teams. They are always very quick and efficient in responding and work well under the pressure of tight timelines.
• The Eversheds Prop Lit team has the right range of experience and expertise to properly cover all matters arising, and allows for the best-suited lawyer to be assigned to the matter at hand. This ensures we get the best advice for the most cost-effective price. The team works together closely so that there is always cover available. They are efficient, proactive, and commercial, and are widely respected across all our in-house teams.
• Lisa Barge is exceptional in her field. Lisa manages to contain disputes with apparent ease, guiding us to the right strategic decisions to save us fees and time in the long run.
• I believe it is the culture that truly differentiates Eversheds Sutherland from other law firms. Each associate brings a distinct perspective and depth of knowledge, resulting in a collective capability that is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Samantha Miller consistently delivers high-quality CPD updates and is a naturally gifted speaker, organizing engaging and well-attended training and networking events. Her recent promotion to Partner is thoroughly deserved and reflects her significant contribution to the practice. Arren Thornton brings an encyclopedic knowledge of case law, particularly within the utilities sector, which adds considerable technical strength to the team. Rob Holloway, meanwhile, provides a calm and measured presence in complex or challenging situations, combined with an excellent level of commercial awareness in property disputes. This combination of technical expertise and pragmatic insight is highly valued by me and my team.
• A defining strength of the team is its culture. They are consistently approachable, down-to-earth, and straightforward to deal with, which makes them a pleasure to work alongside. This accessibility is combined with a clear commitment to providing advice that is at the forefront of current legal thinking, particularly in relation to emerging legislation and market developments. In my experience, this culture is embedded throughout the team and reflects strong leadership from senior figures such as Paul Moorcroft and Lisa Barge, whose influence is evident in the collaborative and client-focused approach adopted across the practice. I work particularly closely with Rob Holloway, who exemplifies these qualities. He is highly responsive, pragmatic, and commercially minded, and fosters the same ethos within his team, ensuring that clients receive clear, actionable advice delivered in a personable and professional manner.
• David Feist is an excellent partner with strong experience.
• The Eversheds real estate team has incredible strength in depth and unrivaled expertise in their field of work. They are highly valued and are able to demonstrate the value of their knowledge and experience in very complicated matters.
• Lisa Barge, Saiqa Kosar, and Natalie Moustache (amongst others) are core members of our client team. They are all fantastic and drive the client's work forward. Lisa is an exceptional client relationship partner in whom we trust to deliver for us. She is always on hand to discuss a matter no matter the significance. Lisa brings a cool, calm head to worrisome litigation and provides expert commercially focused advice, demonstrating a clear understanding of our business. Natalie and Saiqa are excellent lawyers and manage a steady workstream for the client, ensuring our work never stops, always offering exceptional client service.

Key clients

• Hammerson
• Land Securities
• National Grid Electricity Transmission
• National Gas plc
• Facebook
• Mitchells & Butlers
• Next
• Wolseley
• Taylor Wimpey
• Persimmon Homes Plc
• Hortons’ Estate Limited
• ESP Utilities Group

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.

Lisa Barge

David Feist

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Rob Holloway

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Arren Thornton