Corporate/M&A: Wales
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Type of work handled: Our experienced lawyers handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, tender offers, stock and asset acquisitions, corporate restructurings, spin-offs, recapitalizations, and other deal structures. We excel in negotiating and establishing alliances, joint ventures, and tailored commercial relationships.
Categories of clients: Our Corporate practice specializes in serving multinational corporations with global operations. Leveraging our extensive global office network and specialist expertise, we navigate complex transactions effectively.
Recent work highlights:
- Advising Rolls Royce on the sale of ITP Aero for €1.7bn
- Advised DuPont on the sale of its resins unit to The Jordan Company
- Advised British car dealership giant Lookers plc on its £504m recommended takeover by privately owned Canadian car dealer group AAG
- Eutelsat on its $550m investment in OneWeb, a global communications network
Specialisations:
- Sector Knowledge: Our lawyers possess deep industry insights, tailoring guidance to specific challenges and opportunities.
- Cross-Border Expertise: We excel in navigating international transactions, addressing foreign direct investment, trade regulations, tax implications, competition law, and data protection.
Chambers Review
Eversheds Sutherland is a nationally prominent firm with a corporate practice that has a reputation for excellence in transactional work and an enviable spread of high-profile clients across the public and private sectors. It demonstrates excellent credentials in energy-related work and is particularly noted for its expertise in the renewables sector. Its Cardiff office houses UK-wide expertise, while its capabilities in cross-border work are bolstered by its network of international offices across Europe and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland advised the partners of Pollen Street Capital in connection with a GBP285 million sale of shares to listed fund Honeycomb Investment Trust.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Eversheds have the perfect combination of being both responsive and technically impressive."
"Eversheds have the perfect combination of being both responsive and technically impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Pugh is head of the corporate team in Wales. He is frequently sought out by financial services sector clients for a variety of corporate and commercial concerns. He handles joint venture partnerships, M&A and wider transformative and restructuring projects.
"Paul really strikes the right balance between filling in the blanks and knowing how we work and operate. His advice is tailored accordingly."