Mr Peter Sugden > Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP Offices
107 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON
EC2V 6DN
England
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Mr Peter Sugden
Work Department
Technology Companies Group
Position
Partner
Career
Pete’s practice focuses on advising high-growth technology companies and the investors who support them. Pete’s deep understanding of both the tech sector and the legal landscape makes him extremely well-placed to provide strategic and practical advice to founders, companies and investors on the business-critical matters that high-growth companies face throughout their lifecycle.
On the company side, Pete advises on the full range of corporate transactional and advisory matters including incorporation and structuring matters, venture capital financings, governance, M&A activity and exit events, as well as the day-to-day matters and broader commercial transactions that high-growth companies encounter as they scale.
In addition, Pete regularly represents a wide range of venture funds, growth equity funds and other strategic investors on their investments into high-growth companies and portfolio company-related matters.
Pete has worked in a broad range of sectors and particular experience advising clients operating in the European tech ecosystem. Pete also has extensive private equity experience, particularly in the context of sales of high-growth companies to private equity buyers.
Languages
English
Education
- Cambridge University, M.A., Law, 2007
- BPP Law School, L.P.C., 2008
Leisure
Pete is a keen sportsman, with a particular passion for rugby, skiing and sailing.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
Counting domestic and international companies from across the AI, fintech, and automotive industries among its key clients, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP showcases vast cross-border capabilities when advising on Series B and C fundraisings. The team has extensive experience acting for private equity funds and major investors in all stages of Series financings, with a specific focus on complex investment transactions. The practice is spearheaded by Chris Grew
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Securitisation
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Finance > Securitisation
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Renewables
- Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
Firm Rankings
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: Project finance
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity and nuclear)
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets: small-mid cap
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Employers
- Finance > Securitisation