Eversheds SutherlandToday, has appointed Employment PartnerEuan SmithEdinburgh
Mr Smith is an employment lawyer specialist for over 20 years. He joins us fromPinsent Masons. His vast experience includes advising both public and private sector employers. He is responsible for a wide range of employment work, including internal investigations and matters involving employment tribunals.
His practice focuses on the energy sector. Mr Smith advises oil and gas clients, as well as nuclear and renewables clients, about employment issues related to transitioning to net zero.
Eversheds Sutherland stated that Mr Smith’s appointment was a strategic and significant investment in the company’s employment and energy sector capabilities in Scotland. It also increases the team’s ability and depth to handle complex matters and mandates at an international level. He also increases the team’s credibility in the local market, which will help the team grow in Edinburgh.
Diane GilhooleyEversheds Sutherland’s global head of employment and labour, pensions, stated that they were thrilled to welcome Euan to Edinburgh, and to have him join our team. His extensive experience and breadth in practice adds real gravitas and credibility to our market position, which really strengthens the team’s standing within Scotland. His arrival is a testament to our commitment in supporting clients in Scotland with complex employment issues. Euan is a great partner and I’m excited to join the team as we grow the practice.
Mr Smith said that Eversheds Sutherland’s Edinburgh office is on an exciting trajectory and that he was pleased to join a team that is making a mark in the international, national, and local markets. I look forward working with Diane Gilhooley, Eversheds Sutherland’s partner, and Robert Pitcher (eversheds Sutherland’s co-head for global energy), in building our energy sector and employment presence in Scotland.
