Eversheds Sutherland May 2018 - Present4 years 11 months Ipswich, United Kingdom I am a Principal Associate and head of the Disease Team. Stephen OReilly is my main point of contact. Advised AP Wireless, a major telecoms site landlord throughout the UK, in a precedent-setting case in relation to the serving of 16 separate sets of Article 7 Notices pursuant to the Business Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. Before joining Eversheds Sutherland, he completed an internship at the law firm 100 Rhne Avocats in Geneva. ft. at 22 Bishopsgate. Provide good value for money. His command of complicated technical and expert evidence is unparalleled., The Eversheds team worked well over multiple jurisdictions, using Eversheds offices globally (particularly in the UK, Germany and USA) and coordinating with other counsel where required., Claire Carroll; Jennifer Miles; Naz Gauri; Kari McCormick; Matthew Allen; Paula Gaddum, I have worked with Simon Brooks and Naz Gauri on a number of cases. A really impressive individual. Excellent knowledge of the retail market which gives added value to the services provided., Corrina Cassidy excellent landlord and tenant knowledge. You really want to have him on your side., Cameron Forsaith is excellent. The associates who have been involved are focussed and confident in supporting the Trustees, The Eversheds pensions team are stand out in their field. Acting for the representative beneficiary members of two Legal & General pension schemes. He has a wealth of experience in the local market and is a skilled negotiator., Emily Paisley is an astute lawyer who can relay complicated legal issues in a plain speaking manner that is easy for clients to grapple with., Matthew Howse has been a great professional in dealing with our case., Excellent ability to explain the idiosyncrasies of the Northern Ireland legal system and court process., They have quickly taken on board and implemented our specific requirements., Emily Paisley is very approachable and responds to any queries quickly and efficiently., CSC Computer Sciences Limited t/a DXC Technology, Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, Legal and General Assurance Society Ireland, Camilla Spielman; Paul Beausang; Deepesh Upadhyay; Henry Bolton; Helen Mackey, The team is comprised of hard-working, erudite, commercial tax lawyers., Ben Jones is always available and quickly flags the salient points that may affect our commercial position. Great communication and extremely trustworthy, Our experience of working with Eversheds is that they are able to move quickly and are always incredibly responsive. He has made the right calls and works collaboratively with the counsel team and his fellow partners., Victoria Rogers is a very capable senior associate who has effectively managed large-scale banking litigation., The team had great depth and breadth of experience in banking work and is comfortable dealing with the most complex and high-profile disputes., James Southworth works closely with clients to understand their needs and is excellent at coordinating large teams and driving litigation forward., Very personable team and good diversity of practice backgrounds., James Southworth is adept at client management and the team has strong personalities and good engagement., Santander UK Plc/Santander Cards UK Limited, Knowledgeable, pragmatic, commercial and always very quick to respond., David Gray is supported by an experienced team. Joanne Naylor is extremely hardworking and driven. Have strength in depth and strong all-round construction and contract-related knowledge., North East Property Partnership Limited (UK Land), The planning team that I work with at Eversheds are friendly, well informed and a safe pair of hands. Their knowledge of industrial action law is particularly strong and helpful., They are personable, pleasant to deal with and responsive to queries. There hasnt been anything that the team hasnt been able to handle due to their breadth of knowledge and expertise across the financial services industry., Neville Byford, partner, is a highly experienced and well organised litigator. Agnes Koko Exceptional knowledge and commercially very aware, does not sit on the fence and also responds quickly when asked questions. They apply the same level of service excellence to day-to-day matters as they do to the most complex cases and biggest clients., Paul Verrico is dynamic, intellectual, energetic, creative, while maintaining his approachable and down to earth approach to problems., Andy Wright; Gemma Hanley; Catherine Lonergan, In the specialist area of pensions law they are one of the best firms in the region that comes highly recommended., Quality of advice is excellent. Seriously impressive., Professional, pleasant and customer focused staff, all with an incisive grasp of public sector legal matters. The ability to draw on the skills of a wide range of people / departments through their regional network of expertise., Allstate Insurance Company and Mr Richard Silverstein, Greg Falkof; Claire Stockford; Cameron Forsaith; Ahmed Abdel-Hakam; Kate Lomas; Margrit Trein; Michael Armstrong; Mark Howarth; Luisa Zukowski, Eversheds has built up a solid international arbitration practice and has, over a short period of time, become a leading set in this area. The team is well resourced and has strength in depth. He is a real fighter for his clients. Claire Morgan is also very capable and has a great track record in UK mergers., The team provides useful, commercial advice on complex competition and FDI matters. In this way, Simon has helped us to achieve significant improvements in our ability to protect our business, in a cost-effective way., Extremely responsive. The firm works for some of the worlds largest companies including GE, Facebook, Microsoft, Siemens and The Coca-Cola Company. Advised new client AES Global Solutions Limited in relation to a trans-Atlantic contractual dispute it was having with a contractual partner in relation to supply of electrical goods and components. Apart from delivering excellent service to us, Eversheds always keep us posted with the current regulations. She is meticulous in her work and is always in control., Anna Senter just brilliant, she is bright and easy to work with., Thomas Player ; Huw Jones; Tom Bray ; Emma Allchurch ; Sally Isaacs, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, They take the trouble to listen to and understand our requirements, and then tailor their approach to satisfy those requirements., The depth of knowledge and insight provided by the Cardiff team is outstanding., Stuart Earle provides practical and easy to understand advice. We have one dedicated point of contact who understands our business well, but other members of the team are also able to help out when needed., The team are very responsive and take me step by step through the process., The lawyers in Eversheds always come cross very professional and knowledgeable. Alison is very approachable, proactive, on top of her practice area, very commercial in her approach and has an excellent understanding of our business and our needs. This country-specific Q&A provides an They shape their advice to our circumstances which can be complex. In the third of their series of articles on corporate reorganisations, Robin Johnson, Christian Mense and Nicola Evans of Eversheds Sutherland consider what to do once an agreement is signed When a company buys a business or group of companies, a lot of work, time and cost goes into due diligence of the target. She has outstanding knowledge in this field of the law and relies on her extensive experience. Advising multiple universities on their response to a coordinated campaign of national industrial action by academic staff over pay and pensions. Successfully defended De Montfort University on a complex employment tribunal claim. They provide an efficient service, responding promptly as required and their advice is commercial, pragmatic and risk focused., At all times I felt in sound hands, and electronic communications were as effective as a face to face meeting. Alison has a fantastic understanding of her client and how best to both argue our position and deliver the best outcomes given our commercial priorities., Alison Short has always provided clear, concise and helpful advice. Very quick to understand complex issues and provide prompt, clear and practical advice., Depth of expertise coupled with strong dose of pragmatism and really strong communication skills, Eversheds Sutherland have a team of experts that have been with them for decades and therefore have an incredible amount of experience in the UK funds industry., Very strong technical and industry knowledge., All individuals in the team have good depth of knowledge. I know how busy she is, but she always makes herself available for us whenever we have questions or need support., The lawyers that I have spoken to have been friendly and approachable and I think this really helps, especially when you are dealing with serious matters. They possess in-depth knowledge of charity law and best practice, and a working knowledge of the governance arrangements for a wide range of different charities. Robin Johnson, Christian Mense and Nicola Evans continuetheir series of papers on corporate reorganisations. Grasp of detail is outstanding, timeliness of communications very good, collaborative approach and fantastic translation of the law to explain why what is happening at any time is happening., Gary Pellow provides clear and sensible advice, helping us to navigate complex commercial disputes and situations., Eversheds continues to punch above its weight in international arbitration and litigation. Building tomorrow's city, today Introducing a new way of thinking, living and connecting The Smart Sustainable City is the latest trend in future real estate. Always looks to make cost-effective decisions for his client., Louise Bland understands how to explain English law to foreigners. The firm keeps us updated with all the latest law/regulations changes, which we find extremely helpful., Emily Hasted is an outstanding lawyer, knowledgeable, efficient, and has a sense of urgency for each case. She is also practical which is essential for our business., Esyllt Martin very knowledgeable on visas and immigration, professional and pleasant to work with. They have the wisdom to know when they do not have the required expertise, and therefore cannot advise. His commitment to his clients and the cases he works on is incredible and impressive., Greg Falkof is an invaluable member of any team. You know youre in safe hands with them and they guide you through whichever process you need., My main contact at Eversheds has been Mark Taylor, and his services have always been of high quality , pragmatic, relevant, and provided within our required timescales, sometimes at relatively short notice., Provide excellent advice in a timely and responsive way and always provide excellent support. Owned by British Land [] Stephen OReilly is a very practical lawyer. Always clear and thoughtful., Ele Lovering is the lead partner. Eversheds has developed a great understanding of our business and has developed strong and trusted relationships which represents a key strength., Supportive, go the extra mile to provide support and advice, set realistic timeframes for delivery and work to outperform and do so consistently., The team has some absolutely top-notch work and for good reason. A great deal of knowledge of our corporate history which is helpful in the event of a major claim., Wayne Donovan looks to achieve the very best outcome for the client. They proved to be very valuable also with regards to the export controls and sanctions issued in reaction to the war in Ukraine. He is supported by a talented and client-centric team., Robert Ludwig is very knowledge of the real market, has a strong legal background, and has a very pragmatic approach when it comes to negotiation, leading to a very smooth and easy documentation and funding process., Robert Ludwig is very hands on, extremely available and pragmatic., Chris Brooks is pragmatic, responsive and commercial., Technically excellent and super efficient, A strong, focused team that understands the challenges of the authorities positions as well as the larger picture of strategic outcomes, Charlotte Walker-Osborn is an astute lawyer and is dependable.