Recognised as ‘industry experts’ in the field, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP frequently acts on big-ticket real estate litigation, handling redevelopment, rent review, and enfranchisement disputes, in addition to urban exploring injunctions. The ’extremely responsive’ Will Densham, who specialises in high profile rights of light disputes, leads the team alongside Thekla Fellas, an expert on cases relating to the Telecoms Code. ‘Experienced’ Stuart Wortley is well versed in advising corporates on managing protests, while ’undisputed expert’ Rashpal Soomal concentrates on disputes relating to the development of urban areas, and the ‘integral’ Julianne Treacy handles residential property disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Eversheds Sutherland provide excellent strategic and tactical property litigation advice. With their hands-on approach, we feel able to navigate our way through to resolution.’
‘Will Densham is a leader and confident tactician. Always available to his clients, he shows very good judgement in reading a situation and plotting a course through.'
‘Having worked with Rashpal Soomal and her colleagues on and off over the last 14 years, I have always found them to be immensely knowledgeable, approachable and proactive in all that they do. What sets them apart is their willingness to help from start to finish; efficiently and effectively providing advice from a strategic perspective down to the minute detail.’
‘Rashpal Soomal is an undisputed expert in her field. She has a friendly, pragmatic approach to her work and advises her clients with respect, integrity and without judgement. Always willing to offer learning opportunities to others, Rashpal takes the time to impart her knowledge and wisdom in a way that is invaluable to those in her field.’
‘The litigation team benefits from sitting adjacent to an incredibly expert real estate investment practice, and the investment practice from having such a credible litigation practice.'
‘Julianne Treacy is an integral part of the team. She is very much at the coal face and cares deeply about our business.'
‘The Eversheds Sutherland (ES) team seemingly continues to go from strength to strength. They are a very diverse team. I have worked with them now for nearly 20 years and cannot think of a team I would rather instruct.'
- 'They are extremely knowledgeable but also user friendly. They are down to earth and speak the same language but at the same time are able to give top quality legal advice. Stuart Wortley is another senior partner who I know has experience in protester actions.'
Key clients
- Annington Property Limited/Terra Firma Capital
- Aberdeen Asset Management (formerly Scottish Widows)
- AP Wireless (II) UK Limited (APW)
- Associated British Ports
- Berkeley Homes
- Blackstone Property Group/ReVantage Europe
- Bloc Hotel
- British Land
- Brush Transformers Limited
- Canary Wharf Group
- China General Nuclear Power Corp
- Coventry City Council
- Derwent London Plc
- Dominus Real Estate
- ED&F Man Group
- Esso Petroleum Company Limited
- Exxon Mobil Chemical Limited
- Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Group
- Fordstam Limited
- Go Ahead
- Igas Energy
- Land Securities
- Legal & General
- London Bishopsgate BV
- Londonewcastle
- Longmartin Properties Limited
- Olympus Property Holdings Limited
- River Court (part of Chinese Estates and other associated entities which hold other buildings)
- Shaftesbury PLC
- Soho Estates Limited
- Sure Honest Limited
- Teighmore Limited
- The Leathersellers Company
- University of Arts London
- University of London
- Utopia A Limited (an Elizabeth Murdoch company)
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Will Densham, Thekla Fellas