The team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, headed up by Birmingham-based Adam Fisher and Rich Lloyd, and Nottingham-based Louise Howarth, represents UK and foreign clients which are active in the automotive, aerospace, industrial engineering, energy, technology and outsourcing industries in various commercial disputes. The team has particular strengths in civil fraud matters and corporate disputes. Ridah Iqbal has particular expertise in the technology and outsourcing space, where she has advised on software licensing discrepancies, identity theft, and hacking matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Eversheds' Birmingham practice is a real powerhouse.'

  • ‘Rich Lloyd and Adam Fisher are the stand-out partners. It is rare to find such an impressive combination of technical ability, judgment and commercial focus. They are all serious performers. I would recommend them without hesitation.'

  • ‘Adam Fisher is brilliant to deal with, easy to communicate with, understands the value of relationships and one I'd always want on my side.’

  • ‘The team has deep sector expertise and is good at "right sizing" their input.’

  • ‘Louise Howarth is exceptional - with deep subject matter expertise and an approachable manner.’

  • ‘Good legal and litigation all rounders with excellent client skills - focused on getting the client where it wants to be.’

  • ‘Rich Lloyd and Adam Fisher among the partners are cut from similar cloth - strong legal skills and very strong client skills. Sensible and solid judgment about where to take a case, which points to push and which to play lightly. Always get on top of the client's industry to understand what is driving the commercial issues behind the legal issue.’

  • ‘The team at Eversheds show exceptional commercial acumen and industry knowledge, approach disputes in a commercial and pragmatic way and are approachable and friendly.’

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adam Fisher, Rich Lloyd, Louise Howarth

Other key lawyers

Ridah Iqbal