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Beverley Sunderland

Beverley Sunderland

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Crossland Employment Solicitors

Practice Areas

Beverley draws on her experience from over thirty years in the law, as well as her time as a Commercial Director for a PLC and also as in-house lawyer. She describes herself as a problem solver, helping businesses to find solutions to difficult employment problems which often do not involve expensive and stressful litigation. Her experience is across the spectrum of employment issues, with particular emphasis on restrictive covenants and she has been involved in a number of High Court injunctions to enforce covenants on behalf of businesses.

She is an experienced advocate in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Beverley has also taken cases as far as the Court of Appeal when required.

Career

Beverley qualified in 1988 and having worked in-house, outside the law as a commercial director for a Plc, and then in the City, she set up Crossland in March 2008, and set about assembling a 'brigade' of highly experienced and practical solicitors and barristers who could give commercial and straightforward advice to clients.

Professional Memberships

Employment Lawyers' Association

Personal

Beverley is a keen traveller, runner and holds a (lapsed) private pilot's licence. She regularly appears on BBC Radio Oxford, Times radio and LBC and has written a children's book 'Giants and Dragons' .

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - Thames Valley

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Beverley Sunderland is well versed in complex employment law disputes, including matters relating to restrictive covenants and company restructuring. She regularly assists her clients with litigation matters before the Employment Tribunal and in the High Court.

Strengths

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  • Her quick responses, practical solutions and no-nonsense advice have been invaluable.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Not only is she an exceptional legal mind but she is also brave, gutsy and strong when she needs to be.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is at the top of her field.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Beverley is technically outstanding, commercially aware and pragmatic.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Crossland Employment Solicitors (5)

Thames Valley

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