Mr Peter Sugden > Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP Offices

107 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON
EC2V 6DN
England
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Mr Peter Sugden

Work Department
Technology Companies Group
Position
Partner
Career
Pete’s practice focuses on advising high-growth technology companies and the investors who support them. Pete’s deep understanding of both the tech sector and the legal landscape makes him extremely well-placed to provide strategic and practical advice to founders, companies and investors on the business-critical matters that high-growth companies face throughout their lifecycle.
On the company side, Pete advises on the full range of corporate transactional and advisory matters including incorporation and structuring matters, venture capital financings, governance, M&A activity and exit events, as well as the day-to-day matters and broader commercial transactions that high-growth companies encounter as they scale.
In addition, Pete regularly represents a wide range of venture funds, growth equity funds and other strategic investors on their investments into high-growth companies and portfolio company-related matters.
Pete has worked in a broad range of sectors and particular experience advising clients operating in the European tech ecosystem. Pete also has extensive private equity experience, particularly in the context of sales of high-growth companies to private equity buyers.
Languages
English
Education
- Cambridge University, M.A., Law, 2007
- BPP Law School, L.P.C., 2008
Leisure
Pete is a keen sportsman, with a particular passion for rugby, skiing and sailing.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
Boasting considerable experience in the tech, energy, and finance sectors, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP is well versed in early and later stage financing rounds, working with international conglomerates and start-ups alike. The team is engaged across US, European, and Asian markets, regularly calling upon its group of London-based, US-qualified lawyers to guide clients through complex fundraisings, investment transactions, and follow-on funding rounds. Chris Grew heads up the practice, regularly working with venture capital firms and investment banks. The ‘very bright’ Ylan Steiner specialises in growth capital investing and secondary disposals, while the ‘great’ Shawn Atkinson is highly regarded for his tech expertise. Jamie Moore is knowledgeable in fintech and AI investments, while Peter Sugden primarily focuses on structuring matters. Stephen Tallon and Christopher Perry are also recommended.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Renewables
- Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
Firm Rankings
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity and nuclear)
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: regulatory
- Finance > Securitisation
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Employers