Herbert J Short Jr

Practice Areas

With over three decades of experience, Herbert has developed a deep and broad practice representing energy and financial services companies in connection with a myriad of capital markets, securities regulatory, corporate governance and transactional matters.

As Eversheds Sutherland’s US International Partner, Herbert works with colleagues around the world to serve the firm’s global priority clients. He also has a lead role implementing and overseeing the firm’s initiatives for its various global sector groups, including serving as Global Co-Lead of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), where he most recently co-authored the firm’s second climate impact report, found here: https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/climate-and-the-people-factor-report/index.page

A seasoned securities and transactional lawyer, Herbert helps clients in their capital raising efforts through complex financing deals. Working closely with investment banks, issuers, electric utilities and cooperatives, and financial services firms across a variety of industries, he advises clients on publicly issued taxable bond offerings, sustainable finance, tax-exempt bond offerings, shelf offerings, government-guaranteed financings and private placements.

Having represented hundreds of clients around the globe, Herbert has substantial experience counseling on mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, SEC registered offerings and other financings.

Additionally, Herbert regularly guides corporate boards and management in corporate governance issues, including ESG matters and the pros and cons of power supply alternatives and changes made across the nation.