Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Parliamentary Agency

Eversheds Sutherland is a multidisciplinary practice with a strong focus on high-profile parliamentary agency work, including the promotion and opposition of hybrid bills. The department has extensive experience advising on high-value energy projects and maintains a dedicated focus on infrastructure, advising on bills surrounding significant rail projects and port and harbour issues.

"Eversheds Sutherland's advice has always been very clear and communicated very effectively. The team drive the best possible outcomes."

"Any specific technical advice I need is always resourced from within the team and I am never left waiting for advice and updates."

"They are very good at making clear their availability and making sure there is time to deal with queries, including at short notice."

Eversheds Sutherland advised Stena Ports Limited on the Holyhead Port Expansion Project. The project will enable an increased number of cruise ships to be accommodatedin the port and facilitate the promotion by the port, and the wider community, ofinvestment and developmentof renewable energy flutes in the Irish Sea.

James O'Connor routinely acts on a broad range of issues related to major projects within the transport sector and is particularly experienced in matters related to rail infrastructure. He is based in the London office of Eversheds Sutherland. "James O'Connor leads by example. His attention to detail, the advice he provides and the way he communicates is superb." "He is very responsive and knowledgeable." "I would always want James on my team; I can trust him and sleep easier knowing he is on my side."

Stephen Collings has great capabilities in acting on high-profile infrastructure projects. He often advises on and promotes significant hybrid bills. "Stephen Collings is a very knowledgeable, efficient and excellent lawyer." "Stephen Collings is really swift, helpful and quick at turning things around. He is very robust and fights for his clients' interests." "Stephen is exceptional. He absolutely knows his way around parliamentary matters and is a delight to deal with."

Jessica Craven is an associate in the parliamentary group at Eversheds Sutherland. She frequently advises on major transport infrastructure projects. "Jessica has been a constant source of clear and concise advice which is well tailored to each audience as required. She also always delivers work to the highest order." "I would always want Jessica on my team and I sleep easier knowing she is on my side."