Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is recognised for its ‘rigorous and professional expertise, seamlessly integrated with commercial considerations’, acting on significant mandates for leading local and international clients, including a number of household names. Members of the practice are adept at handling high-profile matters across all sectors, and skilled at acting in complex group litigation. ’First-class adviser’ Richard Matthews heads up the practice, and is particularly skilled at advising on matters in the pharma, medical device, and transport sectors. Mark Howarth is praised as an ‘excellent partner who empowers the team to work well’. Chris Buddle has a broad focus, working on some of the team’s most high-profile disputes. Matthew Clark, Alex Cook and Matthew Chapman are noted. Simon Kenyon joined from DLA Piper in April 2025.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Simon Kenyon
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
Richard Matthews
Other key lawyers
Mark Howarth; Chris Buddle; Alex Cook; Matthew Chapman; Matthew Clark; Simon Kenyon