Headed up by Paul Maile, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's practice is particularly focused on energy, logistics, transport, and water projects. Daniel Freiman is commended as ‘vastly experienced in large infrastructure projects’ and Stuart Andrews is proficient in major residential developments. Other key members of the team include James O’Connor, who advises on the consenting and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Eversheds are building a strong capability in the planning area with a wider team, good practical expertise, and a proactive customer-focused offering.’
- ‘A wide breadth of partners, who can draw on expertise from colleagues.'
- ‘Evershed Sutherland is a large and experienced planning law firm, and bringing in Daniel Freiman to bolster its infrastructure planning practice is a great hire. The firm has a strong regional presence in both Manchester and Birmingham to complement its London office; a truly national firm.’
- ‘Daniel Freiman is vastly experienced in large infrastructure projects, he is very talented and definitely going places. Stuart Andrews has a great general planning law practice. He is very well-respected in the profession.’
- ‘Daniel Freiman is great on airports/aviation/DCO and all related planning applications. Paul Maile is knowledgeable, with a client-friendly manner.’
- 'Stuart Andrews draws on years of experience in planning work and is well-connected with barristers and consultants.’
Key clients
- Berkeley Group
- Heathrow
- Thames Water
- Severn Trent Water
- Department for Transport and HS2 Limited
- Network Rail
- Transport for London
- Stena Ports Limited
- PD Teesport Limited
- Blyth Harbour Commissioners
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Maile