Displaying vast insight into series equity financings and pre-seed investment matters, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP leverages its ‘broad international reach’ when handling complex venture capital transactions. The ’exceptional’ Jon Gill heads the practice, mainly acting for private equity investors, and Manchester’s Lizzy Tindall is an M&A specialist. In Cardiff, Shelley Evans concentrates on joint ventures and Birmingham-based Mike Dyer is highlighted for his equity financing knowledge.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jon Gill is an exceptional corporate lawyer, but more importantly a really enjoyable person to work with, especially for his creativity and ability to look at a situation from multiple angles or positions. He is solutions oriented and commercially minded. A joy to work with as a client.’

  • ‘The corporate team is reactive and astute. They have a good track record of understanding our investment and are able to give well targeted advice.’

  • ‘Jon Gill is always available to give tailored and commercially aware advice and support.’

  • ‘Good knowledge of the industry and broad international reach.’

  • ‘Mike Dyer and Jon Gill are both very capable, very available and responsive and professional.’

  • ‘US coverage is very good for a UK team, and good tech domain knowledge.’

  • ‘Jon Gill is extremely responsive, and is very knowledgeable of the legal ins and outs of US/UK tech transactions. He also has very good project management skills.’

  • 'The team demonstrated an exceptional standard of service throughout the transaction – highly knowledgeable, offering clear, well-reasoned advice.'

  • 'What stood out most was the team's fast turnaround time. They consistently responded promptly to queries and delivered documentation ahead of expectations, which was instrumental in ensuring a swift and smooth conclusion to the transaction.'

  • 'in a word (or two) Jon Gill. Jon is the reason we are a client of the firm.'

Key clients

  • Ada Ventures
  • Saudi Telecom - Tali Ventures
  • V3 Ventures
  • YFM Equity Partners
  • Mercia Technologies
  • DNV AS
  • Guru Protocol Limited
  • Nuvision Biotherapies Limited
  • ESProfiler Limited
  • Condense Reality Ltd

Practice head

Jon Gill

Other key lawyers

Lizzy Tindall; David Smith; Shelley Evans; Mike Dyer; Chris Archer; Drew Bailey; Jake Perryman; Hammad Naveed