Construction: Contentious

Eversheds Sutherland has a proficient construction team noted for its representation of developers, contractors and investors. The team is adept at assisting clients with front-end procurement and contract negotiation, as well as court proceedings and adjudications concerning delay and defect claims. The firm possesses a considerable presence in the transport, energy and commercial development sectors. Its lawyers regularly assist with significant domestic projects, in addition to handling mandates relating to European developments.

"Eversheds Sutherland delivered commercial and pragmatic advice, regarding complex legal matters."

"The entire Eversheds team has been excellent. They have a really good eye for the issues. They are really focused and communicative. They all speak well, write well and present well."

"Eversheds' responses were prompt and solutions-driven. The firm was pragmatic and very responsive."

"Eversheds Sutherland was extremely knowledgeable and quick to understand complex issues. It is a widely experienced and knowledgeable team."

Eversheds Sutherland represented RWE AG on its acquisition of the consented 4.2 gigawatts (GW) Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone from Vattenfall for £963 million.

Eversheds Sutherland advised Wärtsilä Italia in the injunction proceedings it brought before the English High Court to prevent payment being made under three on-demand performance bonds.

Jessica Neuberger is noted for her frequent representation of clients in High Court and Technology and Construction Court cases. She assists clients with claims involving both domestic and international energy developments, as well as PFI projects. "Jessica has a technical mind and is very legally impressive." "Jessica is very thoughtful and a great strategist. She is a really clear thinker and is on top of everything."

Jonathan Douglas has deep expertise in construction disputes concerning residential developments and PFI projects. He frequently assists with extension of time and loss and expense cases heard before adjudicatory hearings and various courts. "Jonathan is very agile. He is so impressive." "Jonathan is a fantastic litigator and a great strategist." "Jonathan is a really positive and motivational leader. He is a great strategic thinker."

Nick Pinder is a disputes lawyer who sits in Eversheds Sutherlands' construction and engineering team in London. He concentrates his practice on litigation arising from energy sector projects in the UK and across Europe. "Nick is a brilliant lawyer. His level of knowledge and interest in the complex subjects that are being discussed is impressive to see. He has a passion for the detail and nuances." "His ability to always keep the wider strategy in play is superb."