Rob Phillips
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPLeveraging ‘a good knowledge of the UK real estate market’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP excels in providing ’concise and effective’ advice to clients within industries that are overarching strengths for the firm as a whole, including transport, energy and utilities. ‘Excellent’ team head Rob Phillips delivers ’high-quality advice’ on many of the key mandates within these sectors and has niche expertise in advising on property rights regarding mines and minerals. Phillips also regularly advises financial services clients, including REITs, SIPPs and propcos, on their ongoing contentious real estate requirements, as does principal associate Daniel Gilligan, who is noted for his ability to set out ‘the options available with pros and cons for each’.
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- 'Eversheds has a good knowledge of the UK real estate market, commercial clients and how to achieve results in a cost-effective and timely manner.'
- 'They always present their legal advice in a concise and effective manner and incorporate commerciality into their recommendations on how to resolve a legal issue.'
- 'They explain positions clearly and concisely to allow stakeholders to make informed decisions based on real-world advice.'
- 'Robert Phillips provides pragmatic and responsive advice on commercial real estate litigation.'
- 'The excellent Robert Phillips provides high-quality advice and is able to use his litigation expertise and experience in a very helpful way.'
- 'Daniel Gilligan provides pragmatic, commercial advice on complex matters in an understandable manner. He clearly sets out the options available with pros and cons for each.'
Key clients
- SEGRO Plc
- Legal & General (IPIF)
- Telereal Trillium
- The Local Retail Fund
- Taylor Wimpey
- GSK
- National Grid
- RWE Renewables
- EDF Energy
- Network Rail
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Rob Phillips