Two more lateral partner hires for Eversheds Sutherland as firm invests further into its Luxemburg practice

Sara joins from law firm NautaDutilh, where she was a key member of its Banking & Finance team. Before joining NautaDutilh, Sara spent several years at Arendt & Medernach.

Sara brings extensive experience advising institutional clients on a wide range of international and domestic financing transactions including real estate, fund, acquisition, and asset finance. She has built a notable reputation for her experience in structured finance as well as her ability to guide clients through the setting up and structuring of highly sophisticated regulated and unregulated securitisation vehicles, as well as the issuance and listing of securities.

Sara is praised by the latest edition of legal industry directory, Legal 500, for providing “solutions-oriented advice”. She was also ranked as a ‘Notable Practitioner’ in IFLR1000’s 2025 guide to the world’s leading firms and practitioners in financial and corporate law’.

Codrina joins from U.S. law firm Goodwin where she was a partner in its private investment funds practice. Prior to that, she was counsel at global law firm, A&O Shearman and spent several years at Arendt & Medernach.

Codrina has more than 16 years’ experience acting on behalf of fund sponsors and advising on the structuring, establishment, fundraising and on-going operations of all types of regulated and unregulated alternative investment funds, co-investment vehicles, separately managed accounts (SMAs), carried and team co-investment vehicles and similar structures/arrangements. Her practice covers closed, open or semi-open ended funds deploying various alternative strategies such as private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), infrastructure, real estate, private debt, and specialized debt.

In addition, Codrina assists institutional investors in relation to their participation/investments in Luxembourg or foreign investment funds and has a strong regulatory background, particularly in regard to AIFMD/AIFMD2, MiFID and the SFDR. She is also experienced in the setup and operation of pension funds.

Codrina is admitted to practice in Luxembourg, Paris and Bucharest.

Stefan Corbanie, Benelux Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“These appointments represent a significant step in our continued investment in Luxembourg, reinforcing the strong foundations we’ve established in the region and positioning the firm for sustained growth.

“Sara and Codrina bring outstanding expertise and experience, which will further enhance the value we deliver to our clients. Their arrival also reflects our strategic approach across the Benelux region – one that prioritises a cohesive, cross-border perspective over a country-specific model. This framework has enabled us to respond with agility to evolving client needs, enhancing our competitive edge within an increasingly complex legal market.”

Michaela Arter, Partner and European Head Financial Services Sector, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

"Codrina’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for our Luxembourg team. Her practice aligns seamlessly with our UK offering, enabling us to deliver integrated support to clients across jurisdictions. Her experience in fund establishment and regulatory matters, combined with strong local and international market connections, make her a fantastic strategic addition. We now have the depth and bench strength to enhance our Luxembourg funds offering as part of our broader European and international ambitions."

Nick Swiss, Partner and International Head of Finance, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

"The Luxembourg office continues to play a pivotal role in our finance strategy, serving as a hub for cross-border finance and regulatory work. Sara’s legal technical excellence and reputation for delivering high-quality, pragmatic advice not only strengthen our finance offering, but also reinforce our commitment to providing best-in-class service to our clients. We’re thrilled to welcome her onboard.”

Codrina, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

"I’m thrilled to join Eversheds Sutherland, a firm with the international reach and reputation that aligns perfectly with my practice. The opportunity to collaborate across borders, and contribute to the growth of the Luxembourg office is incredibly exciting. I look forward to drawing on my experience and knowledge to help expand our client offering and build initiatives to further strengthen our cross-market capabilities."

Sara Gerling, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

"I’m thrilled to be joining Eversheds Sutherland at such an exciting time for the Luxembourg market. The firm’s international reach provides an ideal platform to continue delivering high quality advice to clients across the finance spectrum, locally and more widely."