Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Businesses are required to comply with extensive laws and regulations designed to protect consumers. Our experienced team can advise you on all aspects of consumer law.

Experienced consumer lawyers

Our wide geographic coverage allows us to coordinate multi-jurisdictional advice on consumer protection issues, whether in the context of proposed business arrangements, new products, enforcement actions or litigation. Our substantial regulatory experience can help provide you with pragmatic and innovative methods to ensure you can deal with any consumer law issues quickly and effectively.

Our consumer service offers a wide range of support, including:

• review marketing information (including information contained on websites) to ensure it complies with consumer protection laws, especially in highly regulated areas such as financial services
• structure business arrangements involving sales to consumers to comply with the extensive and overlapping laws and regulations in this area
• advise on potential liabilities to consumers and private rights of action
• advise on data protection and data privacy requirements with respect to the use of personally identifiable information and other data protected by privacy laws
• advise on returns policies offered to consumers both in-store and online
• negotiate settlements with attorneys general or consumer protection agencies
• supporting non-EU clients on the launch of their products and services within the EU
• conducting due diligence in corporate acquisitions, in compliance with consumer law
• advising on all elements of e-commerce, including cooling-off periods, online terms and conditions and website terms of use
• offering advice and support where businesses face challenges from individual consumers or regulators

§  “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.