International law firm Eversheds has appointed senior Hogan Lovells M&A partner Richard Lewis as a partner in its London M&A practice.

Richard, a partner since 2001 has extensive experience in high level M&A and corporate finance. His broad corporate experience also includes takeovers, demergers and joint ventures.

Richard has worked on a wide spectrum of transactions, covering life sciences, financial institutions and industrial sectors. His clients include major international pharmaceutical companies and insurers, together with automotive and consumer goods manufacturers.

Richard commented: “I was attracted to Eversheds because of the firm’s impressive progress over recent years and its enviable multinational client base. Eversheds’ M&A offering boasts a dynamic team which really focuses on delivering what clients want, wherever they are in the world, and I think that because of this Eversheds has a superb platform for me to further develop my own practice. I am excited to be part of this.”

Keith Froud, Head of Eversheds Company Commercial practice added: “2011 has been a busy year for our corporate practice and we have seen the M&A team working on an increasing number of strategic M&A deals. We continue to win new clients and mandates and it is a key part of our strategy to grow our M&A practice in London with high calibre appointments. We are thrilled that Richard has decided to join us.”