‘Always available, pragmatic and honest’, the corporate and commercial team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP regularly advises on complex corporate transactions and commercial projects. Leading the team is Michael Birchall, who advises public and private companies on acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and financing projects. Daniel Hall is noted for his TMT specialism, while Alistair Cree specialises in high value M&A and ECM work, with a particular focus on the aerospace and defence sector. Other notable individuals include Elizabeth Tindall , who is active in the private equity space, and Tom Bridgford.
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'First class people, attentive, professional, supportive.'
‘They just want to help you get the job done and with a smile. It’s not just business it’s a part of their business life and they take it seriously but also with some light hearted ness when needed. They’re just great people in the right jobs.'
- 'I cannot speak highly enough of the team.'
- 'The relationship and quality of advice is what I value and we were all impressed and delighted with the team who worked on our deal.'
‘Always available, pragmatic and honest.'
‘The team as a whole were true partners in the business they were advising. They anticipated problems and were resolutely involved in finding the best solutions. They used a very practical and well-structured due diligence template and the oral and written communication was simple and enlightening.’
‘I would like to highlight Alister Cree in the team, who is always available and has in-depth knowledge of the capital markets; Simon Masters, coordinating M&A and corporate support, who is very efficient and skilful. I would also emphasise the impeccable work done by Stephen Nash, Annika Unsworth and Laura Morton.'
'Elizabeth Tindall is extremely hard working, responsive, knowledgeable and commercial.'
'They used a very practical and well-structured due diligence template and the oral and written communication was simple and enlightening.'
Key clients
- Bruntwood SciTech Limited
- CVS Group Plc
- Arcline Investment Management LP
- Howden Insurance
- Palatine Private Equity LLP
- H2 Equity Partners Limited
- Livingbridge LLP
- Avantus Aerospace Group Limited
- Lookers Limited
- Baird Capital
- Chiltern Vital Group
- Navigator
Work highlights
Advised DwyerOmega and Arcline Investment on the acquisition by DwyerOmega of the entire issued share capital of Process Sensing Technologies Ltd.
Advised Navigator on its high profile £130.8 million recommended takeover of Accrol Group Holdings plc.
Advised Komi Group Limited on its strategic acquisition of Daily Dose Enterprises LLC.
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Elizabeth Tindall
Practice head
Michael Birchall
Other key lawyers
Daniel Hall, Alistair Cree, Elizabeth Tindall, Tom Bridgford, Theresa-Marie Stodell, Matthew Newall, James Finney Stephen Nash, Annika Unsworth, Laura Morton