Eversheds Sutherland expands global Tech M&A offering with further strategic partner hire

A highly regarded and entrepreneurial Tech M&A and investments lawyer, Simon joins the global law firm’s London office from U.S. firm, Morrison & Foerster. 

His arrival denotes Eversheds Sutherland’s 29th lateral partner hire this year, reinforcing the firm’s growth ambitions as well as its commitment to providing its global client base with legal technical excellence in Tech-focussed M&A.

Simon trained at Clifford Chance and later held roles at BCLP and Jones Day before joining Morrison & Foerster in 2018. He has developed a strong reputation for advising on complex fintech and life sciences transactions across global jurisdictions including the U.S. and Asia.

With extensive experience in M&A, investments and private equity transactions, Simon’s particular focus is on tech-driven deals and cross-border matters. He advises clients across all aspects of corporate law, including capital raising, acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures, due diligence, corporate governance, portfolio company transactions, complex carve-outs, and incentive schemes. 

His comprehensive experience spans multiple sectors, representing leading corporates and financial sponsors in their most significant transactions.

Antony Walsh, Partner and International Head of Corporate, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Simon’s arrival reflects our ambition to further strengthen our global Tech M&A offering. His reputation as a talented tech lawyer, coupled with his high-calibre M&A experience on major cross-border transactions, make him a perfect fit for our growth strategy and our clients’ drive. This is an exciting step forward for our international capability, and a tangible indication of much more to come.”

Jon Gill, Partner and Head of TMT M&A and Venture, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Attracting talent of Simon’s calibre and rich history in Tech M&A reflects our ambition to lead in this highly competitive space. His deep experience in corporate venture capital, strong private equity capability and an impressive international client base spanning the West Coast of the USA all the way across to Japan, aligns perfectly with our global Tech M&A platform and the direction in which we want to head. Simon will be an invaluable addition to the team and we’re thrilled to welcome him.”

Simon Arlington, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Joining Eversheds Sutherland represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a firm and a team with a truly global outlook and a clear commitment to growth in the Tech M&A and investments space. The strength of its international platform, combined with its ambition to lead in complex and competitive markets, creates an environment where we can deliver the very best outcomes for clients.”

Eversheds Sutherland was recognised as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025.
According to the latest report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the firm ranked ninth globally for the number of announced and completed deals, reaffirming its position as a leading advisor in the M&A sector.

In addition, the firm has welcomed a swathe of new partners including, most recently, Robert Dever and Mary Gavin in Dublin, marking the first senior hires since the integration of the firm’s Irish practice into its International business, partner Albert Yuen as head of its Technology capability in Asia, and partners Mike Rainey and Asal Saghari in the Middle East.

Other recent hires this year into the firm’s Corporate Finance practice include partners Laura Marcelli, Sara Gerling, Martin Corrigan, Kashif Siddiqui, Torsten Volkholz, Pieter Paul Terpstra, Marc van Beuge,  Alex McCarney, Kristof Slootmans and Matthias Kiesewetter.