Praised for being able to ‘run blue-chip litigation efficiently and successfully’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has developed a strong market reputation for handling work such as group litigations, international arbitration and complex energy disputes. Richard Matthews has deep experience in contentious procurement matters. Deborah Polden, who has run the Leeds commercial dispute resolution team since January 2024, is an authority on class action matters. James Hyde’s practice pivots on technology, communications and data-related disputes, while Mark Howarth works extensively on oil & gas and renewables-related disputes and investigations. Matthew Clark has a notable focus on disputes in the consumer sector. Gary Pellow has retired.
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‘Excellent team - hands-on; good value; knowledgeable and able to run blue-chip litigation efficiently and successfully.’
‘Great team, doing high-quality work. Prepared to put in an enormous amount of time and effort when the need arises.’
‘James Hyde is excellent at galvanising and organising the team. Has the guts to fight things when it is necessary to do so.'
- 'Matthew Clark: technically outstanding and very hard-working.’
‘A client effectively gets the support of an international firm, with local knowledge and a much more personal touch than you get from an equivalent international firm. ’
‘The team at Eversheds are a unique combination of great technical skill but a keen sense of commercial awareness. Every member of the team from associate to partner level keeps this important balance in mind. ’
‘Matt Chapman is a standout lawyer. He has great attention to detail, is on top of the law and technical facts while maintaining a great working relationship with the client. James Hyde is a great partner who has a strong sense of what is happening in the market. Adam Fisher is a winning combination of strong commercial skills with great personal skills for managing a team. ’
‘The Eversheds team are top-drawer. Highly intelligent, incredibly diligent, and astutely strategic. ’
Clients clés
- 7 English water and sewerage companies
- Johnson Matthey plc
- DXC
- McCain
- WeWork
- Arco
- DHL
- Department for Transport
- University of Portsmouth
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Responsable de la pratique
Richard Matthews; Deborah Polden
Autres avocats clés
James Hyde; Mark Howarth; Matthew Clark