Chambers Review
Eversheds Sutherland is recognised as a leading group in the region with a team of lawyers able to handle the full range of contentious and non-contentious work. The firm demonstrates broad sector expertise that includes the universities, technology, logistics and pharmaceutical industries central to the regional economy. The employment practice benefits from the firm's national and international presence and assists clients with cross-border employment issues. The firm's other areas of strength include advising clients on immigration issues including securing sponsors' licences and visas. The team is based in the firm's Cambridge office.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland advised PPD Global on its multi-jurisdictional working from home policy covering 26 countries, including the roll-out of new policies and contractual documents.
Strengths
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"They are always prompt in responding, and the quality is such that they ensure that we feel we are their most important client."
"Eversheds have expertise in most employment-related matters and never fail to get back to us with rapid responses."
"The team's advice is always given with a strong commercial understanding."
"They are always prompt in responding, and the quality is such that they ensure that we feel we are their most important client."
"Eversheds have expertise in most employment-related matters and never fail to get back to us with rapid responses."
"The team's advice is always given with a strong commercial understanding."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Tytherleigh is head of employment in Eversheds' Cambridge office. He is highly regarded for his expertise in employment tribunal litigation, as well as his ability to advise clients on policy updates, outsourcing and TUPE matters.
"He is a great partner to his clients and really works with the business to understand their priorities."
"Simon is flexible, clear, pragmatic and very capable."
Constanze Moorhouse is experienced in handling a range of employment matters, with a particular focus on cross-border work. She is dual-qualified to practise in England and Wales and in Germany.
"Constanze is sharp and doesn't overcomplicate matters; she is a really great employment lawyer."
Cambridge-based Elizabeth Graves is co-head of Eversheds' life sciences and healthcare sector team and is noted for her expertise in advising clients in those spaces on a full range of employment matters. She stands out for her ability to handle large-scale international projects.
Matthew Kelly is an employment partner in Eversheds' Cambridge office who specialises in advising clients in the education sector. He adeptly assists clients with a full range of employment matters from discrimination and unfair dismissal claims to advising on day-to-day contractual and HR issues.
"He engages with clients in an informed, supportive and pragmatic manner in identifying potential options to address issues."
"Matthew responds very quickly and provides practical guidance."