Chambers Review
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Construction - Wales
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland provides advice across a variety of sectors, both domestically and internationally. It has particular experience in the energy and infrastructure fields. The firm regularly assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation and with procurement issues. It also has broad experience in construction disputes.
Strengths
Eversheds Sutherland is always very helpful, providing good constructive advice and highlighting risks and concerns. The team always has the required expertise to assist across a variety of issues.
The team at Eversheds Sutherland, led by Alison Short, is very strong in dealing with very complex instructions, often with very challenging deadlines.
I always value Eversheds' proactive and timely advice, and the lawyers' understanding of our commercial requirements in contentious and non-contentious matters. Eversheds is a diverse organisation.
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Welsh Water in connection with its new water treatment works project.
Notable practitioners
Alison Short is a non-contentious construction lawyer with strong experience in assisting with the procurement aspects of high-value projects. She is particularly adept at advising on nuclear power and infrastructure developments.
I always value the advice Alison gives us. She is solutions-driven.
Alison is consummately professional and helpful, with the ability to set out complex commercial issues in a comprehensive way.
Alison Short is a leader in her field with an incredible memory. She remembers all the details of every previous step and agreement. She's enthusiastic and makes you feel like you're her only client.