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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious health and safety matters, representing clients in prosecutions brought by the HSE, police, and local authorities, and undertaking proactive compliance work across the energy, rail, and construction industries. The firm's international footprint is another asset for the team, with a strong track record in both APAC and Hong Kong, and a capacity to undertake cross-jurisdictional mandates. Paul Verrico leads the team in Leeds, operating a deep-dive insights programme into potential risks faced by clients across the energy, education, and events sectors, while also having extensive experience in handling high-profile prosecutions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The knowledge of the team and the resources that are available from Eversheds is fantastic. The team has a unique way of putting the client at ease and you know you are working with a professional team from the start. We have managed to collaborate with professionals that Eversheds have used to support a case and we continue to tap into that resource to continually improve the business.’

  • ‘I have worked with the health, safety and environments team on some very sensitive and challenging cases. They bring so much knowledge to the table and assist and guide you through the process, and they intentionally go out of their way to support and coach you through a very challenging time and process.'

  • ‘The people make the practice; when they arrive on site, they show great professionalism and make you feel at ease with the questions they ask. The manner in which Eversheds approach a situation is informative, supportive, and they give you an indication of what paths or options are available.’

  • ‘The associates work hard and ask the hard questions in a way that eases you; they have great attention to details and are very encouraging. They will not only advise any potential pitfalls they may foresee, but will guide you around these and point you in the right direction. They use the expertise within your business and will listen objectively.’

  • ‘Paul Verrico leads the team. He is very professional and provides good support.’

  • ‘Paul Verrico is recognised in the field as a leader in H&S.’

  • 'A very creative, engaging, knowledgeable, experienced, and diverse team, strong in communication skills and highly adept at collaborating with a cross section of our organisation - from our senior leaders to our operational front line colleagues. Timely delivery of outputs, and successful in achieving our corporate aims.'

Key clients

  • Network Rail
  • China Light and Power
  • Thames Water Utilities Limited
  • The Bannantyne Group
  • Drax Power Limited NAMES
  • Northumbrian Water Limited
  • Nestle UK Limited
  • HS2 Limited
  • Hutchison Ports
  • Tarmac Trading Limited
  • American Pan UK Limited
  • Biffa Waste Plc
  • Northern Gas Networks Limited
  • McFarlane Telfer
  • Cadent Gas Limited
  • Universities Safety and Health Association
  • Harworth Group plc
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Sembcorp

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Verrico