Eversheds Sutherland is formally rolling out subsidiary Konexo, its alternative legal services provider, in the U.S., almost a year after unveiling the service in the U.K. and Asia.

Carmen Brun, who previously served as counsel in the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice, will lead Konexo's U.S. operations. Stateside offerings will include litigation services, investigations and due diligence work, and contract analysis.

"The global pandemic has only accelerated the need for in-house legal departments to do more with less," Brun said. "Because of COVID-19, there's more demand for a business like Konexo, especially a business that's powered by a sophisticated global law practice like Eversheds."