Working under the leadership of Michaela Walker, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s caseload spans the navigation of hostile takeover attempts, changes of manager, depository negotiations, fundraisings, and end-of-life matters, alongside various other corporate actions specific to public funds. Based between London and Edinburgh, Sarah Burnside advises a range of funds on corporate governance, fundraising, and regulatory matters, with a noted specialism in ESG and responsible investing. Liz Kwok is experienced with an array of investment vehicles.
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Key clients
- Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC
- VH Global Energy Infrastructure plc
- Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited
- Impax Asset Management Limited
Work highlights
Advised Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC (GRID) on the cancellation/reduction of its share premium account and merger relief reserve to release over £500m into GRID’s distributable reserves.
Advised VH Global Energy Infrastructure plc (ENRG) on adopting a "Sustainability Impact" label under the FCA's new SDR regime, which included assessing whether ENRG satisfied the requirements of the ESG rules and preparing consumer-facing and pre-contractual disclosures.
Advised Impax Asset Management Limited on the pre-contractual disclosure document and consumer facing disclosure document in relation to Impax Environmental Markets plc in relation to the “Impact label” it was seeking to adopt pursuant to the FCA rules implementing its Sustainable Disclosure Requirements.
Practice head
Michaela Walker
Other key lawyers
Sarah Burnside; Liz Kwok; Sarah Kopec