Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

Eversheds Sutherland is a solid choice for mid-market private equity transactions. It regularly acts for a broad base of investor clients on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio company work. It offers a strong platform for cross-border mandates, drawing from a stable of expert corporate lawyers across Asia, the USA and the EMEA region, in addition to its extensive domestic coverage. The team has broad sector experience that covers technology, education and healthcare, among others.

"Eversheds have a broad, well-rounded and experienced team with a deep pool of specialists to draw from. The firm is excellent across all disciplines, from associates up to the senior partners."

"To date, the firm has been very strong at handling complex matters. The team is always responsive and swift in delivering its services."

"Time is of the essence in complex multinational transactions and Eversheds rise to the occasion."

"The team at Eversheds will always go out of their way to support us, making themselves available at short notice if required. It is a pleasure to work with them."

Eversheds Sutherland acted for Livingbridge and the management shareholders of Direct Ferries on the sale of Direct Ferries to ICG.

James Trevis assists a broad spread of sponsors on acquisitions and disposals. He also frequently represents management teams in connection with transactions and reinvestment matters. "James provides strong support and experience throughout the range of elements in a transaction." "James is excellent at coordinating all the various workstreams and applying impetus at the right time to ensure his client and the transaction achieve the best results." "James is very commercial and knows the market very well."

Jon Gill is experienced acting on behalf of both domestic and international clients. He regularly advises clients on technology-based M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. He heads up the venture team at Eversheds. "Jon is very diplomatic, works with strong characters and can negotiate to get through to the right endpiece. He is also good at giving you sensible advice." "Jon is highly talented and knoweldgeable on venture capital transactions." "Jon has provided high service levels with sophistication and commercial awareness."