Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises construction companies, banks, government bodies and developers on all aspects of their real estate activities, including tax, planning, environmental, leasing and construction. Within the practice, the firm maintains a dedicated data center specialist team experienced in national and international matters. Matthew Storer leads the practice, with expertise in major regeneration scheme advice for construction companies and government bodies. Iftkhar Ahmed is well-versed in large office-space acquisition assistance. Gurjit Atwal specialises in commercial development and investment. Dawn Hilton and Philip Medford are other key names in the real estate team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The commercial property team at Eversheds is really excellent. There is strength in depth amongst partners and senior associates.'

  • 'As a team they are highly responsive and commercially minded. They have the client’s objectives and strategic goals at the front of their minds and are always mindful of the impact of the deal on the business.’

  • ‘Dawn Hilton is calmness personified. She is excellent under pressure and commands her term with very much respect and adoration.'

  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland is a very capable firm of lawyers that offers a broad range of skills being particularly strong in real estate matters.’

  • ‘Gurjit Atwal stands out as being a specialist in funding, partnerships, transactions, general property law and specific construction law.'

  • 'The firm has an excellent ethos being friendly and professional and stands out by taking care to understand client requirements.’

  • ‘They are capable of managing multiple complex instructions at the same time.’

  • ‘We don't feel like just another client with another file number and that makes a huge difference.’

Key clients

  • HSBC
  • Segro
  • Hammerson
  • Landsec
  • Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
  • Morris Homes Limited
  • Urban & Civic Plc
  • Seven Capital MARK
  • Cityhold office partnership
  • Huel Limited
  • Bullring Limited Partnership
  • Homes England
  • Paradise Circus LP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Storer

Other key lawyers

Iftkhar Ahmed, Gurjit Atwal, Dawn Hilton, Philip Medford