Eversheds Sutherland appoints senior tax partner to accelerate financial services and private capital strategy

Kevin joins the firm from McDermott Will & Emery, where he served as Head of UK Tax. His career spans nearly three decades across both the legal and Big Four accounting sectors, including senior roles at Deloitte, BDO, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Allen & Overy.

Kevin advises across the full spectrum of domestic and international tax matters, with particular focus on financial services and private capital. His experience includes fund formation, cross-border structuring, capital markets transactions, securitisations, and portfolio-level M&A. He has built long-standing relationships with clients headquartered in the US, UK, Switzerland and Japan, and is recognised in Chambers UK, Europe and Global, as well as Legal 500 UK.

Kevin’s appointment supports the firm’s strategic focus on financial services and private capital, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated tax, legal and regulatory solutions across complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Ben Jones, Partner and Co-Head of Global Tax, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

"Kevin brings a unique blend of technical strength, deep market knowledge and client connectivity. His arrival adds further depth to our extensive tax offering and supports our ambition to grow our tax presence in the financial services and private capital space. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team."

Kevin Cummings, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

"I’m excited to join Eversheds Sutherland and contribute to the continued growth of its tax and private capital capabilities. The firm’s full-service platform and international reach provide a compelling opportunity to deliver joined-up solutions to clients across the financial services sector.”

Matthew Allen, Global Head of Financial Services, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Kevin’s arrival is a timely and strategic addition to our financial services offering. His experience and client relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities across key markets and deliver seamless support to our clients globally.”

Kevin’s appointment follows a series of strategic hires across Eversheds Sutherland’s international tax group over the past 15 months, including partners Robert Waterson, Richard Surtees, Chantal Presilli and Zoya Zalmai in the Netherlands, and Richard Johnson.

Kevin joins a tax team that has been recognised year-on-year with awards from multiple industry publications, including:

• EMEA Tax Firm of the Year 2025 - International Tax Review Awards (EMEA) - nominated
• Best Specialist Team in a Law or Accounting Firm - Tolley's Taxation Awards 2025 (UK)
• Best International Tax Team – Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024 (UK)
• EMEA Indirect Tax Firm of the Year 2023 - International Tax Review Awards (EMEA)
• Best VAT/Indirect Tax Practice - Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2023 (UK)
• Tax Practice Group of the Year 2023 – Law360 (US)
• Best Corporate/Business Tax Practice - Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2022 (UK)
• Tax Practice Group of the Year 2022 – Law360 (US)