‘Outstanding practitioners’ Richard Lloyd and Michelle Moss are at the helm of Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s Manchester-based cohort. The team is involved in complex national scale work at the forefront of the sector, an example being its advising on the high-profile HS2 project, on which principal associates Fiona Barker and Sarah Wood have particular presence. It has strong capabilities assisting on planning and environmental aspects of joint venture projects, an example being its work for the English Cities Fund on its £2bn regeneration of Salford Crescent. The team is experienced in handling innovative work, namely being significant regeneration proposals and large housing allocations. Jane Southworth leads the environment team and has a notable focus on ESG-related mandates; she regularly works with principal associate Catherine Manning.
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‘Richard Lloyd is an exceptional lawyer, he goes the extra mile to ensure his advice is as project-specific as necessary. Richard is an excellent communicator, he engages well with all members of the client-side team.’
‘The capacity to organise is the team's key strength, as well as their ability to make information easier from a client perspective. The simple things are done so well and when matters are in dispute, the team are very well-informed, and provide detailed advice in a timely manner to guide cases.'
‘Michelle Moss is very knowledgeable, and can very clearly identify the key issues within any dispute. She hands-on and approachable. Michelle's knowledge of the compensation code is outstanding and her guidance has been imperative to us in settling a significant number of cases over the last year. She also formulates the best possible arguments where litigation is unavoidable.'
- 'Standout performers include Helen Miller and Hayley Gore who have proven themselves on often difficult cases and have facilitated a significant number of disputed cases proceeding to resolution.’
‘Richard Lloyd and Michelle Moss are both outstanding practitioners. Their knowledge and personable natures are unique.’
‘Richard Lloyd is the best in the business in my view.’
‘The team are able to work effectively with client teams who may not have a full technical appreciation of the legal area of work and advice being given. Advice is suitably tailored to suit its audience. The team can anticipate issues, enabling clients to be on the 'front foot' throughout.'
‘Richard Lloyd is very experienced and knowledgeable and as such is a thoroughly reliable expert. Hayley Gore is a great asset to planning team, she gives timely, thorough advice on complex issues.’
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey
- High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
- English Cities Fund
- The London Borough of Barnet
- Ask Patrizia
- Anglian Water Services Limited
- Homes England
- Muse Developments
- Hammerson plc
- Peel Group
- Landsec
- RWE
- National Grid
- National Grid Ventures No
- Thurrock Council
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Richard Lloyd, Michelle Moss, Jane Southworth