Stephen Kitts Email & Phone Number

Stephen Kitts is a Chair - Asia, Corporate M&A Partner, Eversheds Sutherland at Eversheds Sutherland. He possess expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate law, legal advice, joint ventures and 17 more skills.

Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, and 18 others.

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  Corporate Partner

  Eversheds Sutherland

  Aug 1987 - Present - Hong Kong Sar

  Stephen is the Managing Partner for Eversheds Sutherland in Asia. He is responsible for the offices in Hong Kong, China and Singapore. Stephen also is a member of Eversheds Sutherland’s Global Board and its International Leadership team. Key to Stephen’s responsibilities is the development of the firm’s strategy in Asia with particular reference to client development and alignment with the global business.Stephen has over 30 years of corporate finance expertise in providing advice to a diverse group of clients from entrepreneurs to financial institutions to international corporate.He has a particular specialism in international M&A transactions where he has successfully acted for clients on cross border acquisitions and disposals. Stephen uses his project management skills to ensure that his clients get the best deal done on the best terms – on time and on budget.Stephen also focuses on private equity work acting for institutions on new investments, portfolio work and exits. He also has wide experience of acting for management teams as they work with private equity houses on new investment opportunities. Stephen is recognised as a leading corporate lawyer by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He is renowned for delivering pragmatic and commercial advice. Chambers describes him as "tenacious, good at solving problems and possesses tons of commercial nous", "leads the team from the front" and "supersmart".Stephen was voted "Corporate Lawyer of the Year" at the Dealmakers Awards 2008/10/11/12.Recent feedback for Stephen includes:"I always felt Stephen was on our side. Stephen added value as a key member of our advisory team - always available, highly responsive and a trusted advisor.”Humphrey Cobbold, CEO, Wiggle“It’s been a great advantage having you around and I’ve really appreciated your personal support and commitment. Your professionalism is world class making you a great ambassador for your business”Wayne Beedle, CFO, St Tropez Group