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Eversheds Sutherland

Construction

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Eversheds Sutherland

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We are one of the largest Construction and Engineering teams in the world. As such, we understand the challenges impacting your business and can provide you with a complete range of services to help you manage risks and achieve your project goals.

With over 80 fee earners specialising in Construction & Engineering just in the UK and many more across Europe, we are well placed to support our clients through every stage of their projects, from procurement, contracting and funding to risk management and international arbitration, no matter where they are. We have a deep level of expertise across our core sectors including infrastructure, real estate, energy, and transport, and are engaged in nearly all major infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom. Our construction international arbitration practice continues to grow, forming a major part of our business and a key area of focus. This expansion has strengthened our capabilities in construction arbitration, particularly in the UK, France, the Middle East, and the United States.

Industries (12)

  • Energy
  • transport
  • education
  • healthcare
  • infrastructure
  • manufacturing
  • city centre regeneration
  • retail
  • higher education
  • industrial
  • chemicals
  • utilities

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Construction - Yorkshire

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has noted strength in both the contentious and non-contentious spaces. It advises clients from a range of sectors, including infrastructure, retail and higher education. The team is experienced in both domestic and international projects. It has additional expertise in the energy sector, including nuclear and renewable energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised WM Morrison Supermarkets in a £2.5 billion transaction in relation to its partnership with Motor Fuel Group.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland constantly made the right calls and their performance was exceptional.

    Construction respondentUK
  • The team offers deep subject knowledge and strong connections to credible and independent industry experts.

    Construction respondentUK
  • Eversheds Sutherland understands the nuances of the law as well as the complexities of its clients' situations.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jo Hatton-Jones
    Band 2Jo Hatton-Jones

    Jo Hatton-Jones

    Jo Hatton-Jones is adept at handling the non-contentious construction aspects of major industrial and energy projects. She also has particular knowledge of the chemical engineering sector.
    • Jo Hatton-Jones knows the complex documents inside out. She is brilliant.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 3Joseph Hale
    Band 3Joseph Hale

    Joseph Hale

    Joseph Hale regularly advises on disputes arising from construction projects in the energy sector. He has notable expertise in adjudications and is also an accredited mediator.
    • Joseph Hale was extremely committed to getting us a good result. He was superb.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Joseph Hale's advice is always very clear; he goes above and beyond.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He is very practical, clear and good at giving commercial advice. That's exactly what we want from a litigator.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 4Sarah Maylor
    Band 4Sarah Maylor

    Sarah Maylor

    Sarah Maylor is recommended for dispute resolution in all appropriate forums with regard to construction and engineering disputes. Her clients include major infrastructure providers in energy, rail and water.
    • Sarah Maylor has given us great advice.

      Construction respondentUK
    • She is clear-thinking and good at crafting arguments.

      Construction respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (3)

Yorkshire

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