Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a well-regarded acquisition finance practice, combining strong lender and borrower-side experience with expertise across a wide range of financing structures. The team is led by Nick Swiss, who is regularly engaged by clients for his capabilities across syndicated lending and real estate finance mandates for a diverse client base. Ben Davis focuses on acquisition and leveraged finance facilities as well as debt restructurings across the middle and upper mid-markets. Martin Corrigan and Linn Mayhew recently joined the team, while Jonathan Malim has left.
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- Ben Davis stands out for his combination of excellent technical knowledge and a strong understanding of the commercial considerations behind a transaction. He remains closely involved in matters and is accessible when needed, rather than delegating the substance of the relationship to more junior lawyers. He takes the time to understand our objectives and views and is willing to discuss and explain both the legal and commercial considerations behind his advice. This makes him a trusted adviser and someone who is very easy to work alongside. Ed Bartlett is technically very strong, responsive, and highly engaged in the detail of transactions. He has an excellent understanding of both the legal and commercial concepts involved and produces high-quality drafting. Like Ben, he listens to the client's perspective and works collaboratively rather than simply telling the client what the legal answer is. He is approachable, pragmatic, and focused on developing a genuine working relationship with the client. One of the qualities we particularly value in both Ben and Ed is that they remain personally involved in the file. There is a noticeable difference compared with firms where senior lawyers can become removed from the day-to-day transaction or where clients have limited access to them. Their combination of technical expertise, accessibility, and willingness to engage with our views makes them particularly effective advisers.
- Ben Davis stands out with a strong commercial mindset, process management, the ability to deliver comprehensive solutions across multiple concurrent and competing workstreams, and the delivery of efficient yet effective advisory.
- A strong, commercial, and forward-thinking approach. Reliable and client-oriented, with the ability to tailor workload delivery according to requirements. The ability to look beyond immediate issues and deliver comprehensive solutions to difficult problems and complex situations.
- Ben Davis is the Head of Private Credit. Truly excellent. Always delivers and is extremely easy and pleasant to work with. Ed Bartlett has been the lead on a lot of my deals. Very able and excellent to work with as well.
- The individuals I have worked with stand out for being highly responsive, commercial, and easy to deal with. They are able to distill complex issues into clear, practical advice and remain focused on achieving workable outcomes. I have particularly valued their availability, attention to detail, and willingness to engage constructively with all parties to move transactions forward efficiently. Senior lawyers are accessible and hands-on, while associates are well-trained and proactive, which contributes to a consistently high standard of delivery.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nick Swiss
Other key lawyers
Ben Davis; Martin Corrigan; Linn Mayhew