Well regarded for its ‘great client-focused advice’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP regularly acts for listed PLCs and private companies on investment-grade, crossover credit, and other secured lending. Practice head Paul Castle is a prime example of these capabilities, regularly acting for listed PLCS, real estate investors, and developers. Andrew Fordham joined from Addleshaw Goddard in October 2026.
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Testimonials
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- Very strong experience across multiple offices.
- Paul Castle is excellent to deal with and pragmatic.
- Paul Castle demonstrates a great understanding of our business and can therefore guide us through the process, highlighting points that are important to us.
Key clients
- Accsys Technologies plc
- DFS Furniture plc
- Harworth Group plc
- Global Education Holdings
- Gleeds LLP
- Cranswick plc
- Finsbury Growth & Income Trust plc
- Dorchester Living
- Hartpury University
Work highlights
Advised a wide range of listed PLCs and large private companies in relation to the refinancings of their senior credit facilities with clubs or syndicates of banks, including Cranswick plc, Accsys Technologies plc and Harworth Group plc.
Advised Dorchester Living in relation to its £100m loan from Cheyne Capital for Heyford Park.
Advised a significant number of universities, other higher education institutions and clearing banks in relation to their lending to the higher education sector.
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Practice head
Paul Castle
Other key lawyers
Andrew Fordham