Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers extensive expertise in all areas of real estate litigation, addressing issues related to the Building Safety Act 2022, the Equality Act 2010, and other legislation, as well as handling protestor injunctions, responses to corporate campaigns, and insolvency matters. Team leader Andrew Todd, based in Leeds, is well-versed within both contentious planning issues and real estate-related insolvency matters, with a particular focus on the Building Safety Act 2022 and the impact of cladding risk remediation legislation. The ‘expert’ Alison Oldfield specialises in reputationally sensitive litigation concerning high-profile and business-critical matters involving disruptions from protestors and corporate campaigners; while the ’excellent’ Damian Hyndman advises national and international corporate property occupiers, investors, and developers on all aspects of contentious commercial property work.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has high quality individuals at all levels, a strong Partner team but also some bright Associates. They are experts in their field and a go to team, but standout also for their reputation in the market as experts in a variety of niche areas of specialism. There is a real focus upon relationships, understanding of our business and client satisfaction.'
- 'Damian Hyndman is absolutely excellent, a first-rate litigator and a highly valued advisor to our business. He is someone who has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and an ability to navigate disputes with great skill. His leadership, eye for detail, commitment to excellence and ability to make complex legal issues easy to understand have been invaluable.'
Key clients
- Shell UK Limited (and Royal Dutch Shell Group)
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Work highlights
Acting for the Shell group of companies in obtaining a final 5 year injunction to protect its petrol stations in England and Wales together with UK HQ and oil refinery.
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Leading partners
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Damian Hyndman
Alison Oldfield
Practice head
Andrew Todd
Other key lawyers
Damian Hyndman; Alison Oldfield