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Eversheds Sutherland has one of the largest and most experienced UK employment teams in the market, with over 140 lawyers delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across all areas of employment law. The firm supports clients on everything from day-to-day HR matters to complex, multijurisdictional projects involving employment, compensation, immigration and pensions. Their advice is pragmatic, user-friendly and grounded in a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial realities. The team is known for its technical excellence and thought leadership, regularly publishing legal briefings, industry insights and horizon scanning updates. Whether advising on HR strategy, policy development, international expansion or contentious matters such as litigation and industrial action, Eversheds Sutherland provides seamless cross-border support. As part of a top ten global law firm, the team combines local expertise with global reach.

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What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland is a highly regarded firm with a very strong employment team. The team is extremely experienced in both contentious and advisory employment issues, and is frequently sought out by very high-profile clients. It is able to handle a wide range of cases including tribunal cases, unfair dismissal disputes, restrictive covenant matters and TUPE transfers. The lawyers are also highly experienced in support HR activities such as providing employee helplines.

Strengths

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The Eversheds Sutherland team are always a safe pair of hands, no matter the complexity of the issue.

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The department stand out for their responsiveness, practical advice and in-depth knowledge of employment law across a range of complex issues.

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They are very responsive and exude confidence in their field.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian McFarland
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Ian McFarland
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Band 3

Ian McFarland has experience representing clients in employment disputes, including claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination. He has additional expertise in assisting with commercial transactions and redundancy processes.

Ian McFarland is a consummate professional. He is always communicative, and provides fulsome, thought-through advice and a quality end-to-end product.

Ian is an excellent lawyer. He is highly professional, responsive and has provided outstanding services to us.

Ian's client service is excellent.

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Ian McFarland
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Ian McFarland
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Members

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Diane Gilhooley

Head of Department