Phillips Returns to Eversheds Sutherland as M&A Specialist

Advisor - People | Apr 08, 2025 | EIN

Phillips Returns to Eversheds Sutherland as M&A Specialist

David S. Phillips, a specialist in mergers and acquisitions, has returned to Eversheds Sutherland's Atlanta office, rejoining as a partner in the corporate group. Phillips brings experience from his recent role as an in-house counsel for a construction materials company. This move marks his latest return to Eversheds, where he practiced from 2017 until 2023. Additionally, Maynard Nexsen has expanded its ranks by acquiring an eight-lawyer insurance team from Ogletree Deakins across eight cities, aiming to bolster its expertise. Other firms such as Buchalter and Parker Poe are also strengthening their litigation practices in their Atlanta offices, indicating a broader trend of strategic talent acquisitions in the legal sector.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Geography

  • United States – The law firms and movements mentioned in the article are based in the United States, and this includes cities like Atlanta and eight others related to the moves of the insurance team.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article involves law firms such as Eversheds Sutherland, Maynard Nexsen, Ogletree Deakins, Buchalter, and Parker Poe, making strategic hires and expansions within their legal practices.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions – David S. Phillips is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions, highlighting the focus on this sector in the legal industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    David S. PhillipsM&A SpecialistPersonReturning partner at Eversheds Sutherland, specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
    Eversheds SutherlandLaw FirmCompanyGlobal law firm welcoming back M&A specialist David S. Phillips.
    Maynard NexsenLaw FirmCompanyLaw firm that added an eight-lawyer insurance team from Ogletree Deakins.
    Ogletree DeakinsProviding Insurance TeamCompanyProvided an eight-lawyer insurance team to Maynard Nexsen.
    BuchalterFirm Expanding Litigation PracticeCompanyStrengthening its litigation practice in Atlanta.
    Parker PoeFirm Enhancing Litigation PracticeCompanyBolstering litigation practices in its Atlanta office.