Able to draw on its significant national resources, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s ’in-depth knowledge of both the PE industry and the larger corporate industry‘ is prized by a host of PE houses and management teams alike. The cross-office team is led by the Birmingham-based James Trevis, who works with a number of the firm’s key sponsor clients on mid-market deals. Also based in Birmingham, Mark Beardmore’s sector-specific experience includes tech and logistics-oriented deals, while Catherine Eley has recently worked with management teams on a number of strategic bolt-on acquisitions and divestitures. International corporate head Richard Moulton is a highly experienced adviser whose recent engagements include a number of sell-side processes in the software and professional services arenas. Other names to note include Leeds-based Robin Skelton and the ‘excellent’ Richard Kyle. All named lawyers are based in London unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very proactive on client management and new opportunity origination. Have an in-depth knowledge of both the PE industry and the larger corporate industry, and translate complex concepts into straightforward, digestible advice.’

  • 'James Trevis is very strong; a leading member of the Midlands PE market and proactively manages the national relationship with Equistone well.'

  • ‘Very commercially astute.’

  • ‘Hardworking and relationship driven. Richard Kyle is excellent.’

  • ‘Breadth of experience across multiple jurisdictions. Able to handle complex topics and accommodate new topics very quickly. Very clear communication in plain English!’

Key clients

  • H2 Equity Partners
  • Livingbridge
  • Inflexion
  • CBPE Partners
  • Baird Capital Partners Europe
  • Sovereign Capital
  • LDC
  • Aurelius
  • EMK
  • Arcline
  • Equistone
  • Elaghmore
  • Pollen Street Capital
  • Bowmark
  • Silverfleet
  • Platinum Equity
  • Beech Tree Private Equity

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Trevis

Other key lawyers

Richard Moulton, Mark Beardmore, Catherine Eley, Robin Skelton, Richard Kyle