The group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP draws heavily on the firm’s US presence to advise US investors on the tax aspects of fund formation, M&A, finance and capital markets transactions in the UK. The group is led by co-managing partner of the London office Richard Ward, who is a transactional tax expert. Matthew Saronson takes the lead assisting sponsors and investors on the US and international aspects of UK private equity investments.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has an active presence in the project finance and energy spaces, with particular experience advising on matters in the renewable energy sector. PPP is another key area of focus. The team has advised on infrastructure projects ranging from wastewater plants to schools. Dani Kabbani heads the practice. Richard Ward leads the contentious work and has a broad range of experience in engineering and construction disputes. Legal director Alexander Whyatt and Shalagh Massingham advise on non-contentious construction matters as well as construction-related dispute resolution and arbitration.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a wide dispute resolution offering that covers arbitration, mediation and litigation. Richard Ward leads the team and is particularly experienced in construction and engineering disputes. Shalagh Massingham, who is based in Dubai, also has a strong contentious practice, with a particular focus on construction arbitration.