Eversheds Sutherland (International) welcomes former KWM (China) London partners and staff

Following the launch of Eversheds Sutherland (International’s) formal Cooperation Agreement with KWM (China) in July 2023, the firm is pleased to announce that today it has welcomed a team of former KWM (China) partners, lawyers and business services colleagues to the firm’s London office.

Alongside the firm’s cooperation agreement with KWM (China), on outbound and inbound client referrals for both firms, Eversheds Sutherland (International) had also announced that, subject to practice needs and other considerations, selected partners and staff of KWM (China), including its London office, would be invited to join the firm.

Today the firm’s London office welcomes five partners, a further 10 lawyers, and eight business services colleagues, which represents the majority of the London office of KWM (China).

The firm’s new partners are:

Company Commercial - Corporate product group

• Greg Stonefield, Partner
• Joseph Newitt, Partner
• Barri Mendelsohn, Partner

Litigation & Dispute Management – Commercial Dispute Resolution

• James McKenzie, Partner
• Wilson Antoon, Partner

Lee Ranson, Chief Executive, Eversheds Sutherland (International) comments:

“We are pleased to welcome our new partners and colleagues to Eversheds Sutherland, building further strength in our corporate and litigation teams.

“Our newly launched exclusive Cooperation Agreement with KWM (China) is already delivering many benefits for the clients of both our firms, and the new team in London will help us drive further success.”