Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Well-regarded for its ‘very client focused’ approach and ’excellent knowledge’, the corporate and commercial team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP continues to advise on complex corporate deals and commercial projects. The practice is steered by Michael Birchall who is lauded for his ‘calm authority.’ Daniel Hall advises public and private companies in acquisitions, public bids, disposals, joint ventures and fund-raisings, while Alistair Cree is noted for his expertise in the aerospace and defence sector. Elsewhere, Elizabeth Tindall is active on private equity transactions. Tom Bridgford is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘Great depth and bench strength within the team. Very client focused and supportive with client initiatives.'
‘James Finney is across the detail and provides an excellent service. Catherine Eley is very client focused.'
‘Eversheds Sutherland have a strong company commercial team in the North West.’
‘Michael Birchall is a standout in this area having worked in the sector for many years. He has a calm authority that gets through to the commercial heart of transactions and dissects the problems quickly and efficiently making the whole process run smoothly.'
‘Excellent and consistent coverage and quality of service across all disciplines. As would be expected for a firm of this size. I have found it very easy to get on with the staff that have carried out work for us.’
‘High quality, proactive people with an excellent knowledge of our sector and business and are very easy to get on with. I particularly enjoy working with James Finney, Theresa-Marie Stodell and Matthew Newall.’
‘The corporate team stand out due to their availability and willingness to assist us as a client. The advice is invariably pragmatic and cuts to the key commercial issues, without losing sight of potential legal risks that we need to be aware of.’

Key clients

Bruntwood SciTech Limited
CVS Group Plc
Arcline Investment Management LP and Medical Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
Heywood Pension Technologies
Palatine Private Equity LLP and management shareholders
H2 Equity Partners Limited and the management team of Opticus Topco Limited
Livingbridge LLP
Avantus Aerospace Group Limited
Alchemy Telco Solutions Limited
Victorian Plumbing plc

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