Litigation

Eversheds Sutherland has a strong team with a national presence that offers clients a broad range of services in connection with commercial disputes. It has notable experience handling contentious issues relating to major commercial contracts and M&A transactions. The firm maintains an impressive roster of domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including technology, energy and transport.

"The team are very responsive and provide great service with good humour and spirit even when under the most stressful moments of trial preparation."

"The team has proven extremely adept at marshalling critical expert evidence and distilling key points for clients. This requires specialist skill and the team operate at a high level at all times."

"Their commercial awareness is very strong. The advice received was both legally strong and sound, and commercially practical and pragmatic."

Eversheds Sutherland acted for the University of Portsmouth against a claim brought by Innovate Pharmaceuticals in relation to a research agreement in brain cancer treatments.

James Hyde is respected for his experience in handling contractual disputes in relation to the technology sector. Litigation concerning breach of duty and misappropriation of corporate information is also within his remit. "James leads his team very well and offers excellent detailed work, especially in IT."

Mark Howarth leads the international energy disputes group and assists clients with commercial disputes relating to oil and gas and renewables. He also handles contractual disputes in other industries including travel and aviation. "Mark is a high-quality litigation partner. He is calm, insightful and decisive." "A true leader as an energy industry specialist.He works for the highest standards."

Richard Matthews represents clients in a wide range of complex disputes, including those that relate to M&A activity and other transactions. He is head of the litigation team in Leeds.

Deborah Polden has experience handling contractual and shareholder disputes. She is also capable of handling group litigation matters. "Deborah keeps a very good handle on matters and leads a very competent team very well."