Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Amidst a shifting stage for global growth, continued technological advances and disruption across industries and sectors, Eversheds Sutherland can guide you through the maze of commercial, legal, tax and regulatory considerations to maximize your return on investment and manage risk in asset finance.

Experienced asset finance lawyers

Eversheds Sutherland represents asset-based lenders and borrowers in all aspects of financing transactions. We have extensive experience advising banks, institutional investors, placement agents and other financial institutions in relation to bilateral and syndicated UK, US and cross-border asset-based lending transactions, both event and non-event driven. We also counsel borrowers, from start-ups to long-established global businesses, in asset finance matters, including leasing and hire purchase deals. Our focus is on results and getting the deal done.

We regularly work with our asset-based lending clients on:

• structuring borrowing base formula and certifications
• structuring cross-border asset-based lending transactions
• supply chain finance transactions
• intercreditor arrangements with other lenders
• syndications and sub-participations
• resolving regulatory issues
• reviewing and drafting template documentation
• commercial contract reviews
• solvent restructurings and workouts
• off-balance sheet financing structures
• exit strategies
• security enhancement
• asset recovery

§  “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.