Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland’s international corporate lending practices advise financial institutions and corporate borrowers on transactions in primary and secondary markets. We work extensively with borrowers, lenders and debt advisers in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Wherever you do business, we are on hand to help.

Experienced corporate lending lawyers

We have a deep understanding of this complex area of law, from its processes and issues to its documentation. Our lawyers supply strategic advice at the early stages of a transaction to identify and cover all your key concerns. Our focus on efficient execution and management ensures that even the most challenging cross-border transactions will be delivered on time and within budget.

Our client roster includes many of the world's top 50 banks. On the borrower side, we offer advice across all sectors to organizations ranging from major global corporations to small private businesses. Our corporate banking and finance practices are also supported by colleagues in our Tax, Corporate, Real Estate, Pensions and Employment Law teams.

Our areas of experience include:

• club and syndicated facilities
• bilateral facilities
• private placements
• public bond issues

§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.