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Eversheds Sutherland

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)

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Eversheds Sutherland

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland's corporate practice advises a wide clientele, from Chinese corporates and SOEs to US investment firms, on joint ventures, acquisitions and sales. The energy, media and technology industries are important areas of focus for the team, which often advises on cross-border investments in these sectors. It also handles a number of acquisitions and investments in Brazil's energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is also active in the logistics and automotive sectors. It maintains a strong roster of international private equity houses, advising on their investments across Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Edwards Lifesciences on the sale of its critical care product group to Becton, Dickinson.

Strengths

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  • They understand the business practice and their advice is practical and quick, corporate and easy to communicate.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • The team was extraordinarily responsive. They were very keen on the commercial pressures of this transaction and were sensitive to the business needs and wants.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Charles Butcher
    Band 4Charles Butcher

    Charles Butcher

    Charles Butcher typically handles transactions involving several jurisdictions and has been active on investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is a popular choice among clients from the TMT, life sciences and energy industries.
    • Charles is a very astute lawyer. He is a real thinker, thinking about solutions and finding the best avenues for clients.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Charles was often able to anticipate our needs and was able to guide us well.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Dickson Ng
    Band 6Dickson Ng

    Dickson Ng

    Dickson Ng heads the firm’s corporate practice from Hong Kong, where he handles cross-jurisdictional transactions for international and Chinese clients, including schemes of arrangement, takeovers and investments.

    • He is very commercial in terms of working with the client and investing time in getting to know them.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • China, expertise based abroad in GermanyHui Zhao
    China, expertise based abroad in GermanyHui Zhao

    Hui Zhao

    Zhao Hui is based in Frankfurt and maintains a strong focus on handling transactional mandates between China and Germany, operating across a range of sectors. He is instructed by both German and Chinese clients, including state-owned and private companies.

Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (3)

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    Charles Butcher

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Dickson Ng

    Dickson Ng

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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