Headed up by the co-chair of the global corporate and M&A practice, Richard Moulton, who specialises in private equity and M&A transactions for corporate and financial sponsor clients, the London hub of the international practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers ‘deep sector expertise’ across at least seven key sectors including energy, insurance and financial services. The ’excellent’ Robin Johnson is a widely recognised lawyer in the market and manages the firm’s client relationship with Next plc, handling their strategic M&A transactions. Regularly acting for clients in the industrials and technology arena, Antony Walsh, is well-versed in global M&A and reorganisation work. Simon Masters specialises in advising on M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, initial public offerings and fundraisings. James Trevis heads up the private equity group and Jon Gill’s practice principally involves private equity, M&A and venture capital transactions for high growth companies in the technology sector. Oil and gas and LNG specialist, Jubilee Easo, who advises state and international oil and gas entities and financial institutions, and Martin Mankabady, who regularly acts in financial services and insurance matters, are other key lawyers.

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‘They have deep sector expertise therefore their lawyers understand what is pertinent to our sector which helps issue spot and plan.’
‘Robin Johnson is an excellent M&A partner. He is always switched on when it comes to his clients, always seems to be thinking about them and how he can help, whether in a legal capacity or simply making a connection with other industry players. Amanda Partland is a fabulous M&A partner. I have worked with Amanda for 20 years. She is a consummate professional and unflappable in a transaction. She focuses on what needs to get done and delivers every time.’
'Business-minded attorneys who act as much as business advisors as savvy attorneys.'
'Antony Walsh is a top-notch attorney who provides outstanding service in every way, from the personal and direct involvement in all matters to assure prompt and excellent service, to immediate responsiveness whenever required, excellent legal advice informed by practicality and knowledge of the underlying business and matter. The associates providing support are excellent as well.'

Key clients

Rolls-Royce
Eutelsat
Next PLC
Aviva PLC
Johnson Matthey Plc
M&G
Experian
Eaton Corporation
Smiths Group
Tenneco

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