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Eversheds Sutherland

Administrative & Public Law

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Eversheds Sutherland

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The Welsh Administrative and Public Law team at Eversheds Sutherland is recognised as a leading provider of legal services for government departments, advising on complex projects. For long-term, high-value initiatives, experienced lawyers working as one team is essential. The team, which sits within Eversheds’ dedicated Governments and Infrastructure group, understands that government projects are strategically important, often intricate, and undergo rigorous scrutiny in highly regulated environments. Clients need exceptional legal expertise paired with comprehensive sector-specific knowledge.

All relevant lawyers have substantial sector experience. This ensures tailored advice and market insight. Clients consistently describe the team as innovative and skilled in advanced legal work. The team offers pragmatic, commercial guidance aligned to the regulatory framework governing the public sector.

The practice supports government clients in diverse disciplines:

• Corporate & Finance

• Commercial

• Competition & Procurement

• Data Privacy, Security, Technology & AI

• Employment & Pensions

• Litigation & Dispute Management

• Insurance

• Public Inquiries and Investigations

• Inquests

• Real Estate & Planning

• Policy & Regulatory

Clients (4)

  • Ministry of Defence
  • Haemophilia Society
  • Unipart Group Limited
  • South London Coroner

Chambers Review

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Administrative & Public Law - Wales

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a strong track record of acting in public inquiries on behalf of core participants, as well as serving as solicitors to an inquiry. The firm's contentious capabilities also include internal investigations, professional disciplinary proceedings and judicial reviews. It is also adept at advising public sector clients on governance, service delivery models, pension funds and significant infrastructure projects. An international presence allows for additional strength in advising sovereign states on public international law issues. The team is based in Cardiff.
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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised the Ministry of Defence on the inquiry investigating allegations of killings by the UK Special Forces in Afghanistan.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland has unrivalled experience in public inquiries. The team have exceptional breadth of experience and are incredibly aware of the political dynamics and issues that come up.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK

  • Eversheds has expert legal and practical advice, thoroughness and a methodical approach to navigate projects.

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  • The Eversheds team have real expertise in public inquiries and investigations and in wider aspects of public law. They have embraced technology to its fullest with excellent results for the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angharad Hurle
    Angharad Hurle

    Angharad Hurle

    Angharad Hurle is a legal director at Eversheds Sutherland. She plays a core role in the inquiries and investigations practice, where she regularly acts for core participants as well as taking on the role of solicitor to the inquiry.

    • Angharad is an asset.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK

    • She is highly responsive and an expert adviser.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK

    • Angharad has been exceptional. She is hard working, dedicated, proactive, clever and compassionate.

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Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (1)

Wales

Members

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  • Anna Lois Senter

  • Huw Rolant-Jones

  • Sally Isaacs

  • Helen Rowland

  • Richard Pitt

  • Sarah Jones

    Head of Department

  • Peter Jones

  • Angharad Hurle

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