The Legal 500

Within Competition, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP ‘added depth and breadth of knowledge’ through its merger and is renowned for ‘top-notch service’ and ‘real commercial practicality on difficult questions’. The team successfully defended Korean Air in the air cargo cartel investigation and subsequent civil damages claim. Alstom instructed the group on several matters including its acquisition of Areva T&D and its involvement in the gas insulated switch gear investigation. Antitrust expert Jacques Derenne recently defended the French Community of Belgium in a state aid complaint before the EC. Catriona Hatton provides ‘pragmatic advice’; Christopher Thomas demonstrates ‘a good knowledge of EU competition law, particularly within the technology industry’; and Ciara Kennedy-Loest is ‘highly intelligent’.

Within Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s well established trade practice recently represented the Chinese government in the first ever anti-subsidy case brought in the EU against China and acted for Asia Pulp & Paper in both the anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations into the glossy paper trade. Practice head Lourdes Catrain and Hugo Paemen are recommended. Nikolay Mizulin joined Mayer Brown.

Within Environment (including WEEE and RoHS), Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP displays superb ‘subject-matter expertise’ and has the ‘broad skills base’ to consistently achieve ‘excellent results’ for its clients when handling RoHS questions and End of Life Vehicle compliance. Jacqueline Mailly is advising a semi-conductor producer on the potential effects of regulatory developments, and assisting with lobbying the EC for exemption of a particular substance.

Within Food , Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP assists several major European food producers with product recalls, ingredient labelling, and health claims. Practice head Jacqueline Mailly has a wealth of experience in the agri-food industry.

Within Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology , Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP demonstrates ‘excellent insight into the regulatory framework and the complicated issues’ at hand. The group guides pharmaceuticals and medical devices companies through the product lifecycle. Other areas of focus include clinical trail agreements and pharmacovigilance. Medical devices expert Elisabethann Wright heads the team.

Within Telecoms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s team of EU regulatory experts commands respect for ‘unique, high quality, broad-based skills’ and ‘excellent subject matter expertise’. The team, which is considered to be ‘one of the best in Brussels on matters affecting the satellite sector’, also advised Vodafone on radio spectrum issues. Gerry Oberst is ‘patient’, ‘bright’, and ‘very experienced in the telecoms arena’.

Within Transport, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s transport group is recognised for its air and rail expertise and shows ‘commercial practicality on the difficult questions’. Alstom and Korean Air are key clients. Jacques Derenne advises airlines on EU safety regulations and the Open Skies agreement. The team recruited Paris Anestis from Howrey LLP, and he brought with him strong connections to the Greek government and many publicly owned companies.