Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

In today’s global economy, our clients expect their cross-border disputes to be handled efficiently and effectively. We regularly help clients resolve their disputes in a way that aligns with their international business strategy.

Eversheds Sutherland lawyers are experienced in international commercial arbitration, having served as arbitrators or advocates in proceedings involving the United States, Latin America, Asia and Europe.
Our attorneys have served as arbitrators or advocates in proceedings administered by:

• The International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)
• The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• The Finland, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Zürich Chambers of Commerce
• The Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission
• The Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS)
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
• International Commercial Arbitration & Conciliation – UNCITRAL
• Chartered Institute of Arbitration
• International Bar Association
• International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) (equivalent to AAA)
• Ad hoc arbitration proceedings
• International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR)

Why Eversheds Sutherland
Experience. From major construction projects to insurance matters, and large acquisitions to contract disputes, we work with companies across a variety of industries when they face a wide range of issues.

We have successfully employed alternative dispute resolution techniques in a wide range of international and industry-specific disputes, including:

• Business Torts
• Commodity Trading
• Construction & Construction Disputes
• Energy
• Financial Services
• Insurance Coverage
• Intellectual Property
• Maritime
• Product Liability
• Real Estate
• Shipping

Collaboration. Our arbitration team regularly partners with our firm’s transactional teams to develop highly effective strategies, prioritizing our clients’ business goals.

Industry knowledge. Arbitration clauses are written more and more frequently into contracts in the commodities, construction, energy, financial services, insurance, manufacturing and shipping industries. Sutherland lawyers have decades of experience in these industries and understand these arbitration processes and the businesses that use them.

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We work with Fortune 100, 500 and other global companies to analyze the most efficient and attractive dispute resolution options from the beginning of a transaction, and to navigate cross-border arbitration and judicial assistance proceedings if disputes arise. Our attorneys select industry and foreign experts, skillfully obtain evidence in foreign jurisdictions and engage accomplished local counsel when needed.

Selected Experience

Represented a British insurance underwriter in an alleged fraud claim arising out of the viatical industry.
Represented a British insurance underwriter in litigation and arbitration arising out of the underwriter's participation in the viatical industry. We successfully compelled arbitration and enforced the arbitration award, and prevailed in litigation adverse to a company providing fraudulent estimated life expectancies.

Achieved a favorable award for a U.S. conglomerate in ICC arbitration arising from its purchase of a Brazilian company from Brazilian and German owners.
Achieved a favorable award for a U.S. conglomerate in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration of claims arising from its purchase of a Brazilian company from Brazilian and German owners.

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§  “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.