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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a full-service competition law offering, including procurement, state aid and subsidy control capabilities. Nicola Holmes and Charlie Markillie co-head the team; Holmes has particular expertise in firm trading and pricing practices, while Markillie has a broad practice that covers commercial agreements, trade practices, investigations and compliance-related matters. Elizabeth Marshall acts for a wide range of public bodies, with particular expertise handling procurement mandates. Kate Newman has recently departed the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Charlie Markillie has outstanding attention to detail. A sharp mind and very quick to develop a deep understanding of our sector. Very willing to help and readily available when needed. Took a balanced and pragmatic view and challenged us where necessary.’

  • ‘Clear and concise advice, dealt with promptly where needed, and fully understand our business and the sector.’

  • ‘Nicola Holmes is approachable and accessible, provides clear and concise advice, and has a very good understanding of our business.’

  • ‘Charlie Markillie was very effective and supported us well through a number of clearance and approvals process.’

  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland have a diverse client base and the team have a really good knowledge and understanding of many different industries and sectors, which is invaluable when it comes to navigating industry wide issues. Their lawyers are technically first class and their advice and guidance is always on point, they really stand out as leaders in their field.’

  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland are really taking the time to get to know our internal team and understand our business, which enables them to better support us and act as a true extension of our in-house team. It also enables them to focus on the big picture and deliver pragmatic business solutions to complicated legal issues.’

  • ‘The team have an excellent understanding of our business, the challenges we face and our attitude to risk. This ensures that we get advice tailored to meet our needs.’

  • ‘Nicola Holmes has worked with our company for many years and provides us with excellent legal support on competition law matters, especially recently on exclusive distribution and sales agreements. She provides pragmatic advice and gives clear guidance to us all, which is valued.’

Key clients

  • Capita PLC
  • Inflexion
  • WestRock
  • Wolseley UK
  • Pentland Group plc
  • Tyman plc

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicola Holmes, Charlie Markillie

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Marshall