Headed up by the ‘outstanding’ tech expert John Gill, the Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP team stands out for its bespoke advice on initial investments, follow-on funding rounds, and exits via trade sales, routinely assisting corporate investors and start-ups. Lizzy Tindall’s expertise covers M&A and private equity transactions, while Waltter Kulvik has a significant client base made up of sovereign wealth funds and commercial banks. Other key figures include Mike Dyer, who frequently works with high-growth businesses and VC funds.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Jon Gill: super lawyer, very calm, open-minded and commercial on deals too.’

  • ‘The team are excellent all round.’

  • ‘Competence, trust and integrity.’

  • ‘The team is expert and has guided us through several transactions. They are particularly good at guiding us to sensible market facing positions in venture investments, which are not core to our business.’

  • ‘Jon Gill has a real depth of industry knowledge and expertise.’

  • ‘Great team. Responsive and helpful. Able to assist through time pressured jobs.’

  • ‘Attention to detail, excellent project management skills and the ability to be extremely commercial.’

  • ‘Jon Gill is outstanding. Responsive, calm and hugely experienced.’

Key clients

  • Octopus Ventures
  • European Innovation Council
  • V3 Ventures
  • Legal and General Capital Investments
  • Mercia Technologies
  • Ada Ventures
  • Condense Reality
  • YFM Equity Partners
  • Huboo Technologies
  • Open Bionics

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jon Gill

Other key lawyers

Lizzy Tindall, Waltter Kulvik, Mike Dyer, Chris Archer, Tom Goff