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Eversheds Sutherland

Commercial Contracts

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Our UK Commercial Contracts team regularly advises some of our most prominent clients, including members of the FTSE 100 and 250, Fortune 100 and 200, as well as both longstanding and newly acquired clients, on their most strategic, complex, high-value and high-profile commercial contracts, often on a global scale. We have dedicated commercial contracts partners and lawyers based in every UK region, a presence unmatched by any other law firm in the UK market. Our team has significant depth and continues to grow, with the promotion of home-grown partners and the imminent arrival of senior lateral hires. We advise on multi-billion-pound transactions across sectors such as media, aerospace, asset management, recruitment and supply chain. Our clients entrust us with highly sophisticated and strategic projects, and we are regularly called upon to advise Boards and senior stakeholders on commercial strategy well before contracts are taken to market.

Clients (5)

  • Barclays
  • HSBC
  • Johnson Matthey
  • AstraZeneca
  • TfL

Industries (7)

  • Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Aerospace / Defence
  • Energy
  • Higher Education
  • Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a substantial national practice with notable cross-border capacity. It regularly acts on business-critical, high-value commercial matters for clients in a range of industries including retail, energy, food and beverages, and financial services. The team is skilled in areas including business separation, drafting contracts and procurement processes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Kao Data on the first-generation outsourcing of critical facilities management services across its UK data centre portfolio and its plans to expand into Europe.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrate deep industry knowledge, and their insights have been valuable. The firm provide excellent service levels and have been very responsive and flexible through the process.

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  • The firm handles issues with diligence and expertise, and considers pragmatic solutions while protecting company interests.

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  • The team are very focused, proactive and experienced. The lawyers demonstrate strong depth, holding advanced qualifications and extensive experience in their respective practice areas.

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  • Eversheds have the requisite expertise to handle complex matters in a seamless manner.

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  • The team were highly responsive, understood our approach and perspective, and were easy to deal with. The lawyers also have a very large nationwide team covering all major specialisms.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Tompkin
    Edward Tompkin

    Edward Tompkin

    Edward Tompkin undertakes sophisticated commercial contracts work and has expertise in cross-border outsourcing matters.

    • Edward is an excellent lawyer and communicator, and he is extremely dedicated and diligent.

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    • He has consistently delivered strategic, high-quality advice that aligns seamlessly with the organisation’s needs. He demonstrates a deep understanding of both the legal and business landscapes.

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    • Edward is commercial and business-savvy. He is an easy communicator and translates legal positions clearly.

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    • He is highly experienced and very client-centric.

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  • Peter McCormack
    Peter McCormack

    Peter McCormack

    Peter McCormack maintains his ranking following his consistent involvement in impressive work paired with several endorsements. McCormack expertly advises well-reputed clients from different sectors including retail and automotive.

    • Peter is excellent to work with. He is accessible, amenable and knowledgeable.

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