Alex Wright > Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP Offices
70 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 5ES
England
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Alex Wright
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Alex is an associate in our real estate dispute resolution group. He advises clients on all aspects of property related disputes, with a focus on helping them to resolve their disputes quickly and as cost effectively as possible.
Alex works with his clients to assess, understand and reduce his clients’ exposure to risk. Client’s value his ability to understand their business and provide tailored advice and guidance to meet their commercial objectives.
Alex’s recent experience includes: advising land owners on claims made by mines and minerals owners that development trespasses on their interests; advising a US client on a dispute, determined by arbitration, of a dispute over a strategically important site in the North West of England and subsequent appeal to the High Court; advising a national food retailer on the expert determination of a c.£18m pound dispute over a conditional sale agreement.
Alex has experience of guiding clients and resolving cases through the full range of different dispute resolution methods including the High Court, arbitration, expert determination and mediation.
Alex regularly provides training, to clients and the market alike, on contentious property issues (dilapidations, break notices, rights of first refusal etc.) and is known for his ability to distil and convey complex legal issues simply and practically.
Position
Associate
Lawyer Rankings
North West > Real estate > Property litigation
(Rising stars)The offering at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, ‘willing to go above and beyond’, is noted for its ‘diverse and inclusive range of employees’. The team is well-equipped to act for such well-known clients as The Cooperative Bank PLC and HS2 on complex work in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. David McGuirk, described as having ‘a clear and deep understanding of his field’, leads the team and is experienced in handling commercial and residential development disputes, particularly in relation to right to light matters. Alex Wright also stands out in the team, having recently led on such cases as a complex possession dispute for European Metal Recycling Limited. Senior associate Carly Fishwick is remarked as working ‘exceptionally hard to ensure that every case is run impeccably’. Legal director Joanne Mills departed to Addleshaw Goddard in May 2022.
Lawyer Rankings
- Property litigation North West > Real estate
- Rising stars North West > Real estate > Property litigation
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester
- Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester
- Public sector > Education
- Employment > Employment
- Real estate > Construction
- Real estate > Construction
- Real estate > Construction
- Real estate > Construction
- Employment > Pensions
- Real estate > Planning and environment
- Real estate > Property litigation