England - London • Corporate and commercial
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Praised for its ‘wealth of experience’ and ’super pragmatic’ approach, the team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-versed in the full gamut of UK and EU competition matters, routinely handling merger control proceedings, FDI filings and investigations. A litany of corporates in the automotive, air transport and financial services sectors turn to International Co-Chair Ros Kellaway for her expertise in cartels and competition investigations. Head of the Competition, EU and Trade team, James Lindop, advises on all aspects of international trade, including on contractual rights and obligations, export controls and economic sanctions. The ‘fantastic’ Peter Harper has extensive experience of obtaining merger control clearances for complex cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. Kate Newman and Andrew Duckworth have left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is super pragmatic, providing advice that can be immediately used by our Legal and Compliance team, as well as our internal stakeholders.’
‘Elizabeth Coleman has extensive experience in competition law, including disputes and dawn raids, which gives us the confidence that her advice is up to date and based on her experience.’
‘Very strong competition team with a wealth of experience. I have worked with them on a range of competition matters, including mergers and litigation cases. They have a number of very experienced and well-known competition partners.’
‘Peter Harper is very good and experienced in a wide range of competition matters. He understands client needs very well and is alert to all of the possible risks, for example when obtaining merger clearance.'
- 'Claire Morgan is a rising star. She has incredibly good client skills - clients naturally warm to her and she quickly builds strong trust relationships. She also has a huge amount of experience in a range of competition law work.’
‘The individuals that we work with from Eversheds Sutherland are highly capable offering excellent advice and guidance through a process that is highly specialised. They have been excellent on advising and keeping our business on the right path and adhering to all aspects of the IEO.'
'Peter Harper has been fantastic in leading his team and is very approachable and responsive. Georgia Mitchell has been excellent in offering advice and guidance, producing highly accurate work time after time and in a very short timescale.’
‘Jessica Martin: Sharp competition law mind. Commercial mindset making it easy for an inhouse lawyer to spar with. Very responsive.'
Key clients
- Department for Transport, DfT OLR Holdings Limited, and SE Trains Limited
- SSS Public Safety Limited
- Albumedix Limited
Work highlights
- Advising SSS Public Safety Limited (formerly Capita Secure Solutions and Services) in relation to the CMA's investigation of its completed acquisition by NECSWS.
- Advised Albumedix Limited, a leader in recombinant human-based solutions, in relation to its £425m sale to sartorial, an international laboratory and bioprocessing technology company.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ross Kellaway, James Lindop