UK Guide 2026 : Midlands
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Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland’s Disputes team is one of the largest and most respected in the world, with a strong presence in the UK across the North West, Yorkshire, and the Midlands, delivering a best in class service for clients across the UK and internationally. Our ability to combine the reach of a global disputes practice with the strength and insight of our local teams, enables us to resolve disputes wherever they arise.
We are trusted by clients to handle their most complex and high-value litigation, arbitration, and investigations, bringing deep sector knowledge to every matter. Our team regularly advises on disputes in the automotive, industrials, consumer, technology and energy sectors. We combine deep sector knowledge with a practical, commercial mindset, helping clients navigate their disputes with confidence in any forum.
Clients benefit from our award-winning in-house Litigation Technology and Project Management team, which enhances efficiency and allows our lawyers to focus on strategic, high-impact issues. We also offer flexible pricing models and are experienced in third-party litigation funding, ensuring our clients’ needs are met in a cost-effective way. Whether advising on day-to-day disputes or managing high-stakes litigation, our team delivers trusted, tailored support to businesses across the globe.
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Eversheds Sutherland has a comprehensive and well-resourced litigation practice offering advice and representation to a range of clients from diverse sectors. The Birmingham team handles disputes concerning the automotive sector and industrial manufacturing, as well as litigation relating to technology, utilities and energy. It offers substantial experience in high-value contractual claims as well as corporate and financial disputes.
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Eversheds Sutherland defended seven English water and sewerage companies against five group litigation claims brought by search companies operating in the conveyancing industry.
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They are a wonderful team of knowledgeable individuals with great teamworking skills. I was well informed every step of the way, and every decision was explained well to me.
The department was absolutely excellent. The lawyers provided both strategic and commercial advice and were fully aware of the commercial nature of the claim and provided advice accordingly.
The Eversheds Sutherland team were well-resourced, responsive and insightful and gave us confidence at every stage of the litigation.
The team showed the ability to quickly grasp the nuances and the interactions between the layers in the case, providing clear advice on strategy and progression.
Eversheds Sutherland is a really strong outfit. They did a great job in a situation that was super difficult for various reasons.
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Adam Fisher acts for major domestic and international clients in a range of disputes, with particular experience in contractual claims concerning the technology and utilities sectors.
He finds the right balance between providing a personal service and giving robust advice.
He is pragmatic and commercial in his approach and has taken the time to get to know us as a client. I always trust Adam Fisher's judgment.
Adam Fisher is a very sensible and commercial litigator. He is excellent at managing complex litigation and dealing with stakeholders who have different interests.
Rich Lloyd regularly acts for clients in the automotive and defence industries in complex disputes.
He has done an excellent job supporting us and approaches the various elements of a case in a calm and assured manner.
Rich Lloyd is a very enjoyable person to deal with and a very calming presence in crisis moments.
He is an exceptional lawyer; very user-friendly, commercially orientated and a pleasure to work with.
Litigation
Litigation
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Louise Howarth
Helen Amison
Ridah Iqbal
Aimee Taroni
Ben Hess
Lisa Barge
Head of Department
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