Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP fields a notable environment, health and safety team, recognised for defending major corporates facing regulatory scrutiny and delivering high-profile compliance projects across the energy, nuclear, construction and pharmaceutical sectors. Led by Paul Verrico, who is a dual-qualified lawyer and safety professional, the team includes advocates with higher rights of audience and deep technical expertise; Verrico is regularly instructed on Asia Pacific-related mandates. Tim Hill advises on high-hazard risk issues for energy and chemical sector clients, and Sarah Valentine continues to play a central role in international projects.
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Testimonials
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‘The Eversheds Sutherland Team of Health & Safety lawyers have strength in depth and provide pragmatic, commercial and straightforward legal advice. They are my preferred law firm for Health & Safety matters and are market leaders.'
‘Paul Verrico heads the EHS Team and is a extremely talented and dedicated lawyer.'
‘Great service. Quick to understand issues and assist in getting best outcome possible.’
‘Responsive and in tune with the client.’
‘The team has a fantastic reputation, enjoys an enviable list of significant corporate clients and has a strong record for developing top class lawyers in this field.’
‘Paul Verrico - perspicacious sums him up. Fantastic with clients, his passion for his work oozes through in everything he does. He is razor sharp.’
'A comprehensive service in relation to all H&S matters, advisory, litigation, training and investigation. It has grown in size and is now probably the largest, dedicated H&S team in the country.'
'Paul Verrico – the leading H&S lawyer in the industry, loved by clients and respected by opponents.'
'Sarah Valentine – a fantastic talent who is making steady and effective progress in her career and the field. A brilliant lawyer.'
'Their reports are innovative and make easy reading for the lay person and senior executives.'
Key clients
- BAM Nuttall
- Tarmac Trading Limited
- Cadent Gas Limited
- Drax Power Limited
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Nestle UK Limited
- Northern Gas Networks Limited
- Sellafield Limited
- Action for Children
- McCain Foods Limited
- China Light and Power
- Harworth Estates Limited
- Universities Safety and Health Association
- Kingspan
Work highlights
Represented a water hygiene contractor following allegations of serious health and safety breaches, which ultimately led to no further action being taken by the regulator.
Represented a waste management company following a serious fatal workplace incident.
Handled multiple non-contentious legal compliance reviews of organisations with a global footprint.
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Sarah Valentine
Practice head
Paul Verrico
Other key lawyers
Tim Hill; Sarah Valentine