LTAF structures and ESG funds regulations, such as SFDR, are fuelling growing levels of funds activity for Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Sarah Burnside has specialist knowledge of closed-ended funds and ESG regulation. Richard Batchelor is experienced in the establishment and reconstruction of investment funds. Recent months have seen Stefanie Sahla-Jones lead on multiple high-profile fund launches.

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Testimonials

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  • 'As elementary as it may sound, when I speak to Eversheds, I always feel like I am talking to individuals that know what they are talking about. Often, legal advice can be complex and one can feel that the solicitor they are dealing with is not sure on the matter themselves. I never have this with Eversheds.’
  • ‘I have always been impressed with the quick response times from Eversheds. All the way to partner level, responses are almost always received on the same day. Moreover, Eversheds are quick to action work.' 

  • 'Impressed by the quality of their communication and work.'
  • ‘Pragmatic and responsive, commercial advice and relationship focused.'

  • ‘The team brings great knowledge surrounding our fund range, investment style and the expectations we have when entering new agreements.' 

  • ‘Exceptionally understanding and accommodating of the constraints and stakeholder management issues facing public sector clients; pragmatic and highly commercial when conducting fund documentation reviews.' 

  • ‘Richard Batchelor and Liz Kwok are an outstanding team; their enthusiasm for getting to grips with an extremely complex and nuanced restructuring was outstanding, as was their speed in producing thorough, concise and practical briefings which were readily accessible by non-specialist audiences.' 

Key clients

  • Legal & General Investment Management
  • NextEnergy Capital
  • Columbia Threadneedle
  • Schroders Capital
  • Russell Investments
  • Aviva
  • HSBC
  • Rhize Capital
  • TPT Investment Management
  • South Yorkshire Pension Fund

Work highlights

  • Advised on the launch of NextEnergy’s fifth and largest private fund.
  • Advised on the structuring and establishment of the Russell Investments WPP Global Private Credit LP.
  • Advised a UK insurer on the structure and launch of its £800m private funds platform with a major US manager.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michaela Walker

Other key lawyers

Sarah Burnside, Richard Batchelor, Stefanie Sahla-Jones, Jamie Dunlop, Camilla Spielman, Grace Li, Liz Kwok