Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Manchester-based team is led by the ‘confident and proactive’ Simon Chamberlain; the team has strong capabilities in advising a broad range of clients spanning the energy, utilities, and transport sectors. The team is also well-equipped to assist publicly funded and government clients. Gregory Buckley is a key name for disputes, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The procurement of complex contracts is Chris Pickens' primary area of expertise. Also exhibiting vast expertise in contentious issues, Claire Randall-Smith is hailed as a ’first port of call’ for clients, while newly promoted partner Alice Maloney is ‘incredibly valuable’.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘The depth of experience is excellent. They can bring industry awareness and best practice with a clear view of contractually managing risk, with a firm but fair approach to risk sharing.’

  • ‘Simon Chamberlain presents a confident and proactive approach.’

  • ‘Chris Pickens is the stand-out partner and has built up an absolute basis of trust with us for his team. Claire Randall-Smith has a sure touch in navigating dispute situations and is very clear communicator. She has become our first port of call when issues arise because she starts up with such clear, practical advice.’

  • ‘Greg Buckley and Alice Maloney are solutions-focused and supportive.’

  • ‘Excellent understanding of our business and can tailor advice easily to suit our core values and approaches to procurement.’

  • ‘Chris Pickens provides proactive advice. He drafts bespoke requirements efficiently and effectively. He has a highly professional approach and delivers in a collaborative and engaging way.’

  • ‘This team is creative, approachable and thoughtful - and all their suggestions have been spot on.’

  • ‘Alice Maloney is an incredibly valuable resource in that she understands our business, she can engage with both management and engineering directly, and communicate with them effectively - this is a rare skillset and enables us to access incredibly practical and effective support in a complex matter very successfully.’

Clients clés

  • National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
  • Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
  • The Council of the City Of Manchester
  • National Gas Plc
  • Cadent Gas Limited
  • Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
  • Sellafield Limited
  • Legal and General UK Property Fund
  • English Cities Fund
  • Manchester United Football Club Limited

Avocats

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Alice Maloney

Responsable de la pratique

Simon Chamberlain

Autres avocats clés

Chris Pickens; Claire Randall-Smith; Gregory Buckley; Alice Maloney