Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland retains its longstanding reputation in the middle-market as a reference for various M&A matters with clients praising the team for its ‘strong technical understanding of the M&A process’. Drawing on the firm's global presence, the team regularly work alongside teams in Europe, Africa and Asia to comfortably handle cross-border transactions. New York-based Robert Copps co-heads the team, with proficiency handling deals in the manufacturing, tech and telecoms sectors. Atlanta’s own ’fantastic’, Robert Pile is a name to note for deals in the fintech sector. Also from the Atlanta office, Wade Stribling is well known in the market for advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. Active from the Chicago office, Ted Cominos handles private-equity backed transactions and deals on both buy-side and sell-side.  ‘Most responsive’ Hill Jeffries is a key advisor for public and private companies, handling joint ventures, venture capital investments and governance. Rob Ellis has well-rounded experience in the food and beverage, chemicals and manufacturing industries.