Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Construction and engineering legal advice for public sector clients

Within our construction and engineering group, we have a team of lawyers who specialize in helping public sector and publicly funded clients deliver their capital structures on time and on budget, within the governance, funding, regulatory, reputational and other contexts.

Experienced public sector legal advice

Our construction and engineering public sector team are not just experienced in their chosen field; they have all advised public sector clients on regeneration projects, major infrastructure projects, highways projects and waste water project, and O&M contracts. We understand the challenges that you face – limited resources, the need to restrict services to cut spending, balancing the political policies with legislative requirements; all with the goal of achieving an optimal delivery of service.

All members of our team have successfully delivered projects with challenging but clearly defined project timetables and budgets, through robust contract drafting, project support and dispute resolution advice. Our extensive knowledge of current risk trends and innovative approaches combined with our experience working with public and private sector clients means that we can give you the very best advice.

Our lawyers ensure that you will be properly advised on construction and engineering projects and, if necessary, are assisted in managing the resolution of any disputes that may arise. We have advised on projects in the following sectors:

• education
• healthcare
• highways
• housing
• schools
• prisons
• waste

In the education sector, we work for over 100 education institutions. We advise many central, federal, state and local government clients. Finally, we have acted on some of the biggest contracts between the public and private sectors, whether privately financed or otherwise.

We are currently advising:

• a central government in relation to the procurement of a new sewage treatment plant (project value circa £100m)
• a public sector client in relation to a tender for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of a new energy from waste facility
• a local government client on the complete refurbishment of its civic facilities to make them more accessible to the local community
• various education sector clients on projects with a cumulative value of over £1bn, including new living and teaching accommodation and sports facilities
• a local government client in relation to the procurement of a significant mixed-use regeneration project

We use lessons learned from previous projects, anticipating the concerns of stakeholders so as to provide you with solutions before they become problems. Advice that is practical from the outset means less time spent and less money wasted – particularly important in the environment in which our public sector clients operate.

§  “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.

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