Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has 'very broad experience in acting in high-value international arbitrations'. The UK team has particular expertise in the energy, infrastructure, industrial, and trade sectors, as well as disputes involving joint ventures, shareholders and M&A-related claims. International commercial and investor-state arbitration expert, Jonathan Leach, is global international arbitration co-chair; Richard Little is a key international commercial disputes practitioner; and Sheena Buddhdev's broad practice incorporates international arbitration work. Cameron Forsaith, Kate Lomas and Luisa Zukowski are experienced principal associates. Former partners Greg Falkof and Claire Stockford recently departed for Mishcon de Reya LLP and Quadrant Chambers, respectively.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘They have very broad experience in acting in high-value international arbitrations all over the world.’
‘Jonathan Leach has great attention to detail and leaves no stone unturned.'
‘Mark Howarth is simply superb, who has the confidence of high-ranking government officials in the energy sector.’
‘Mark Howarth and Alex Cook are both particularly impressive. Responsive and technically excellent.’
‘A truly excellent team. There isn’t an aspect of international arbitration work that they have not come across.’
'Katia Finkel is hardworking but also super-smart. Her knowledge of international arbitration - both procedures and practices - is impeccable. She comes up with solutions that basically rescue cases.’
'Cameron Forsaith is very sharp and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Luisa Zukowski is particularly diligent, knowledgable and helpful.’

Key clients

Brown-Forman Beverages Europe
Annington Property
Malaysia’s Minister of Finance (Incorporated)
1Malaysia
Development Berhad
Government of Libya

Work highlights

Acted for the Government of Malaysia in a challenge to an arbitral award, arising out of a mega-value fraud.
Acted for Brown Forman Beverages Europe in a high-value dispute with Bacardi-Martini.
Acted for the National Iranian Oil Company in an arbitration concerning sales of Iranian gas to the UAE under a long-term gas sales agreement.