Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Getting products to market can give rise to a range of strategic and day-to-day trading and distribution issues. The questions you may find yourself asking include:

• how should distribution networks be structured?
• how can suppliers legally implement their pricing strategy?
• can exclusive territories be given?
• can suppliers control who resells their products?
• what controls on internet selling are allowed?
• are the rules the same for agents?
• how can companies navigate and assess the risks under different legal rules around the world?

Fortunately, Eversheds Sutherland is on hand to help you chart a course through this complex and evolving legal area.

Experienced trade and distribution lawyers

Eversheds Sutherland has a global team of lawyers who can advise you on all aspects of routes to market. Local laws and the enforcement landscape will differ from one jurisdiction to the next. Our comprehensive knowledge and broad geographic reach means that we can prepare you for what to expect on the ground and provide local advice on all trading and distribution law issues.

We have significant trading and distribution experience across a wide range of sectors and our specialists in routes to market advise on these issues daily. There is little we have not seen before and our legal experience in trading and distribution allows us to provide cutting-edge advice on new issues.

§  “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.