Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Against today's financially constrained backdrop, the need to have commercial arrangements which both exploit the benefits of your relationships and protect against the downsides has never been more important. An effective and enforceable set of arrangements with both your suppliers and your customers is the bedrock of financial success for any business.

The challenge in today's market is to ensure that not only are your major relationships properly captured and documented but also that the risks in the smaller, less high profile arrangements are also managed and controlled. In-house counsel are increasingly seeking both support on strategic projects and looking for innovative ways to manage day-to-day arrangements. Our team works with you to manage your full range of contracting needs and help you keep control of legal costs.

Experienced commercial legal advisers

Our team of relationship lawyers focuses on the commercial reality that matters to ensure that your contracts deliver the value and benefits you need. We anticipate issues in your team may not have considered. This allows us to be cost-effective and insightful,

In addition, with our contract process review program we can help you put in place systems that address not only major high profile relationships but also ‘business as usual’ relationships.

High quality commercial legal advice

We are unique in having an international commercial law group which delivers on all the contracting legal areas that business and public bodies need to accomplish their commercial objectives. The 100+ partners in our multi-jurisdictional legal team get to the heart of your business relations, routinely dealing with cross-sector issues of both private law and public law.

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§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.