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James Trevis

James Trevis

UK 2026

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About

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James is an M&A and Private Equity Partner and Head of the Private Equity group in our London office.

His clients describe him as "inspiring confidence," "proactive and very commercial" and "he gets results..."

James is Client Partner for private equity houses and international corporates and regularly leads cross-border teams on deals and helping to deliver other firm services across the world.

James has been heavily involved in the development of the Eversheds Sutherland international business representing the firm at conferences and regularly working with the international network. He has been featured in articles on private equity, retail deal activity, international transaction management and cross-border M&A in a broad range of publications including Financier Worldwide, The European Lawyer and Real Deals.

James spent nine months on secondment as Head of Legal at Specsavers where he was involved in a wide range of non-corporate legal issues in addition to fundraising and acquisitions.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • James is a very experienced private equity lawyer who delivers a commercial lens.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I rate James very highly across the board. He is extremely experienced, and that bears out during more challenging moments on deals.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a high-quality adviser.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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