Matt Taylor appointed as Senior Office Partner in Manchester

Matt succeeds outgoing SOP, partner Ele Lovering, and will lead the Manchester office with a continued focus on strategic growth, talent development and deepening relationships with its clients across the region.

 

A long‑standing partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Matt is widely respected for his commercial dispute resolution expertise and his collaborative leadership style. He has played a key role in the ongoing growth of the Manchester office, working closely with colleagues across the firm’s UK and international network to deliver seamless, high‑quality legal advice to clients.

 

Beyond his role as a lawyer at the firm, Matt was President of Manchester Law Society between 2019 and 2021, representing the interests of the legal profession both locally and nationally. He continues to sit on its Council, including as Chair of its Future Stars Programme which works to open up access to the legal profession to junior talent of all backgrounds.

 

Ele Lovering, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“It’s been a real honour to serve as Senior Office Partner for Manchester over the past five years. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together – a high‑performing office defined by strong collaboration, ambition and a genuinely supportive culture.

 

“I’m delighted to now be handing the baton to Matt. He’s an exceptional leader and a great advocate for the firm, and I have no doubt he will take the Manchester office from strength to strength in the years ahead. I’m also very much looking forward to continuing to play an integral role in the office, alongside my role as Head of Pensions in Leeds and Manchester.”

 

Matt Taylor, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“I’d like to thank Ele for her outstanding leadership as Senior Office Partner. She’s been instrumental in shaping the strength, culture and ambition of our Manchester office, and leaves a legacy we’re proud to build on.

 

“It’s a real privilege to take on this role. Manchester is home to an exceptional team, a strong local, national and international client base and a culture that reflects the very best of Eversheds Sutherland. I’m excited to carry forward that energy and capability as we continue to strengthen our platform in the region and internationally. I know first-hand that we are ideally placed to help our clients succeed – both in the North West and around the globe.”

 

Eversheds Sutherland’s Manchester team advises a broad roster of major Manchester‑based corporates across sectors including industrials, TMT and consumer. Clients include BAE Systems, Castore and Very Group.