Stephen O’Reilly heads up the practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which acts for a number of high-profile bodies in the areas of science, medicine and research. In addition, it is skilled at advising various commercial companies on the establishment of corporate foundations, and advising banks on lending to charities. O’Reilly is experienced in charity mergers, governance issues, and advising on payments to charity trustees. Glynne Stanfield is another name to note.

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Key clients

  • Our Future Health
  • FIA Foundation
  • Turning Point
  • Quality by Randomization Limited (trading as Protas)
  • Barchester Healthcare Foundation
  • Towards Zero Foundation
  • Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
  • National Oceanography Centre
  • The National Film and Television School
  • Richmond, The American International University in London, Inc

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen O’Reilly

Other key lawyers

Glynne Stanfield