Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its global litigation and disputes capabilities with the addition of two senior lawyers from DLA Piper, strengthening the firm’s cross-border disputes and regulatory expertise in Europe.
The firm announced that Michiel Coenraads has joined as a partner in the Netherlands, while Teresa Hitchcock has joined as a senior consultant in the firm’s UK Environment, Health & Safety team.
Coenraads brings more than twenty years of experience advising on complex international disputes. His practice focuses on international arbitration and corporate litigation, including matters involving ESG-related claims. He previously headed the international arbitration practice at DLA Piper’s Amsterdam office and has handled proceedings across multiple jurisdictions and arbitration regimes.
His work often involves disputes in sectors such as energy, natural resources and industrials. In addition to acting as counsel, he also sits as an arbitrator and serves as a deputy judge. Coenraads has been ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 for litigation and international arbitration.
Hitchcock joins the firm’s UK regulatory and disputes team with extensive experience in environmental, product stewardship, food safety and health and safety matters. Over the course of her career she has advised both major corporates and public bodies, and previously held senior regulatory roles in local government.
Her practice includes advising on issues such as contaminated land, climate change compliance, regeneration projects, food and product safety regulation and cross-border compliance matters. She is recognized across four Chambers UK practice areas, including Band 1 for Planning & Environment.
Eversheds Sutherland said the appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in strengthening its global litigation and dispute management practice across key jurisdictions, while expanding its specialist regulatory capabilities in the UK and complex commercial disputes expertise in continental Europe.
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“I am delighted to be joining Eversheds Sutherland. The firm’s international platform, collaborative culture and strategic focus on cross-border disputes provide an ideal environment to further develop my practice. I look forward to working closely with Marie-Hélène Berghuijs and other colleagues in the Netherlands and across the global Litigation & Dispute Management team.”
Michiel Coenraads, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
“I am really excited to join Eversheds Sutherland’s EHS team. The firm’s strong reputation in regulatory and disputes work, combined with its international reach, offers a fantastic opportunity to support clients on the full range of environment, product stewardship, food safety and health & safety issues.”
Teresa Hitchcock, Senior Consultant, Eversheds Sutherland
“Michiel’s arrival marks an exciting moment for our disputes practice in the Netherlands. His international perspective, sector insight and pragmatic approach will strengthen our ability to support clients. I am very much looking forward to working with him as we continue to grow our offering here.”
Marie-Hélène Berghuijs, Litigation Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
“Michiel is a highly regarded disputes practitioner whose experience in international arbitration, corporate litigation and ESG matters adds significant strength to our cross-border litigation offering. His sector experience and client relationships align closely with our international strategy, and we are looking forward to working with him as he builds and expands our Dutch and wider European practice.”
Joos Hellert, Partner And Head Of The German Litigation Practice Group, Eversheds Sutherland
“Teresa is one of the UK’s leading EHS practitioners, with an exceptional track record advising clients on complex regulatory matters. Her experience, including time as a senior regulator, enhances our ability to support clients at a time of rapidly evolving environmental, product safety and health & safety requirements. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
Paul Verrico, Partner And Global Head Of Environment, Health And Safety, Eversheds Sutherland
“Teresa and Michiel bring outstanding credentials and experience across two strategically important areas of our global disputes practice. Their appointments support our continued commitment to providing integrated, cross-border solutions to clients navigating increasingly complex regulatory and contentious landscapes. We are delighted to welcome them both to the team.”
Mark Davenport, Global Co-Head Of Litigation And Dispute Management, Eversheds Sutherland
