Eversheds Sutherland strengthens its energy and corporate capabilities with lateral partner hire

Kiran joins from international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). He specialises in sustainable energy and infrastructure projects and has more than 20 years’ experience advising on project development, project financing and M&A transactions.

Kiran has also built a comprehensive repertoire of experience of advising across a range of technologies including battery storage, solar PV, wind, AD, waste-to-energy and EV charging infrastructure.  He regularly advises developers, funds, financial institutions, multinational corporations and utilities on both primary and secondary transactions in Western Europe and Emerging Markets.

Ranked in legal industry directory, Legal 500, as a ‘Leading Individual’ for Power for the second year running, Kiran is described by one client as “…a genuine world-class individual with a deep understanding of how we, as the client, operate. He consistently delivers an efficient outcome supported by considered insight and real commercial acumen around a transaction”. 

Stephen Hill, Global Co-Head of Energy at Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“Kiran’s appointment further strengthens our first class energy capability which will enable us to continue to deliver results to our clients across the globe. He has a notable reputation as a highly skilled lawyer, with deep energy credentials. Kiran has carefully honed his experience and knowledge over a number of years and across key sectors, resulting in a natural fit to the increasingly complex needs of a growing range of clients. We’re excited to welcome him.”

Kiran Arora, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“Joining Eversheds Sutherland was a natural choice for me, particularly given the clear synergy between my experience and the firm’s commitment to the energy transition. The firm and the team already have a tremendous track record for delivering significant, complex mandates within the energy sector, as well as plans to continue to develop their impressive client offering over the coming years. This is a great platform from which we can support ambitious clients and I can’t wait to play my part in that.”  

Kiran’s arrival follows a number of other appointments made by the global law firm within the last six months including: Partners Silke Gantzckow (Energy M&A) from Baker McKenzie; Alan Cook and James Gibson from Pinsent Masons (both real estate); Marjolein De Backer (competition) from global law firm, Dechert; Katia Finkel (litigation) from Baker McKenzie; Walid Salib as Head of M&A, Saudi Arabia who joined from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Ben Davis who joined from Proskauer Rose LLP as head of leveraged finance private credit funds; and Gautier Elies (private equity) who joined from Mayer Brown.

About Eversheds Sutherland:

As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 68 of the FTSE 100, 77 of the Fortune 100 and 129 of the Fortune 200, and 40 of the Fortune 50.

With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in over 70 offices in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms, including formalized alliances in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa, provide support around the globe.
 
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