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Hogan Lovells International LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP has invested heavily in its dedicated, global commercial practice, which includes a strong regulatory offering which has particular strength in the technology, life sciences and biochemical sectors. Beyond a significant list of pharma players in its client roster, the group are frequently engaged by leading sporting, automotive, transport, financial services and food and drink entities, advising on sponsorship and partnership agreements, trademark licensing and supply agreements, as well as outsourcing and distribution arrangements. The firm are enjoying continued work with the British Paralympics, a relationship that started on a pro bono basis, and has led team head Richard Welfare to act on the sponsorship, logistics, hotel and hub site agreements in preparation for the Paris Games in 2024. An experienced practitioner well-versed in advising high profile events, campaigns and individuals, Welfare leads the group alongside the ‘brilliant’ Penny Powell who has been the key player in the group’s ever expanding pharmaceutical and life sciences mandates. John SalmonPractice head(s):
Richard Welfare; Penny Powell
Other key lawyers:
John Salmon; Oliver Wilson; Louise Crawford
Testimonials
‘Extremely deep industry knowledge of the team and ability to really translate the client’s needs.’
‘Penny Powell is brilliant, one of the best life science and commercial contracts lawyers I have come across. Her ability to get to the essence of any situation or negotiation is unparalleled. Brilliant negotiator, and she often knows better than the client what they actually need.’
Key clients
British Paralympic Association
Harmony Biosciences, LLC
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
Mars Petcare UK
Crown Pet Foods
Mars Food UK
Novartis AG
Sandoz AG
Paramount Global
Asahi Europe & International
Booking.com BV
Sport England
Roku
Work highlights
- Provided ongoing support to Mars in relation to its contractual arrangements relating to the UK and its continued expansion into new markets.
- Advise Paramount on a joint venture to launch a new subscription video on demand streaming service, SkyShowtime, in partnership with Comcast.
- Advised Asahi Europe & International Limited on a number of high profile partnership/sponsorship arrangements including; sponsorship of the City Football Group, the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome and a multi-year sponsorship of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team.
Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP is a ‘leading civil fraud firm with unrivalled experience in succeeding on bringing claims for recoveries on complex frauds‘. The practice ‘has a strong and experienced team dealing with all aspects of civil fraud‘ as well as particular strength in matters pertaining to the banking sector or CIS jurisdictions, including Ukraine, as well as Libya and Cyprus, among others. Crispin Rapinet has particular experience with cases involving the Middle East and Asia, whereas ractice head Michael Roberts is ‘a superb litigator‘ and has secured prominent victories in matters involving freezing orders, cross-border insolvency and international asset-tracing. An ‘exceptionally able lawyer‘, Liam Nadoo specialises in proceedings involving fraud, bribery, corruption, and human rights, and Chris HardmanPractice head(s):
Michael Roberts
Other key lawyers:
Crispin Rapinet; Chris Hardman; Rebecca Wales; Liam Naidoo; Richard Lewis; Oliver Humphrey
Testimonials
‘An excellent all-round, full service, team, with strength in depth and in numbers. They can react and adapt to the biggest or smallest case rapidly and deploy the right level, numbers and skills.’
‘Michael Roberts is a superb litigator who leads from the front and combines excellent strategy and vision with detailed knowledge of the facts, which is very unusual in such a senior partner.’
‘Oliver Humphrey is an excellent hand-on relatively junior partner. He fights hard for his clients, makes excellent strategic decisions, and is a very clever litigator. Liam Naidoo is a rare combination of highly intelligent lawyer, superb team leader and excellent client handler.’
‘Hogan Lovells are a very professional team with exceptional creativity and resourcefulness.’
‘Leading civil fraud firm with unrivalled experience in succeeding on bringing claims for recoveries on complex frauds, particularly from CIS.’
‘Richard Lewis leads a standout team and gives you complete confidence in the strategy and how to get to the desired outcome. He manages expectations well and genuinely understands client pressures and objectives.’
‘A niche practice with real insight into commercial issues.’
‘HL has a strong and experienced team dealing with all aspects of civil fraud.’
Key clients
Liquidators from Grant Thornton UK LLP
JSC CB PrivatBank
Gramercy Funds Management LLC
Luc Argand
Kazakhstan Kagazy Plc and others (the KK Group)
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC)
FM Capital Partners Ltd (FMCP) and its client Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAP)
Sergiy Taruta and Dargamo Holdings Limited
JSC BTA Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) in its high profile claim against ENRC’s former solicitors, Dechert and former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard, and in related litigation against the UK Serious Fraud Office.
- Acted for JSC CB PrivatBank in its high profile claim against its former shareholders, Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov, and six companies alleged to be secretly owned by them.
- Ongoing management of a series of cross-border proceedings on behalf of Gramercy Funds Management LLC, in respect of notes issued by Ukrainian farming conglomerate UkrLandFarming Plc, and its subsidiary, Avangardco Investments Public Limited, and a related scheme of asset dissipation.
Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP has almost ‘unparalleled experience in working for banks’, acting for global UK banks and financial institutions across the entire spectrum of the financial services sector. The practice works across sectors, with extensive experience in mass claims and group litigation. ‘Fantastic leader’ Louise LambPractice head(s):
Louise Lamb
Other key lawyers:
Whiston Bristow; Philip Parish; Jennifer Dickey; Andrew Holland; Alex Riposi; Alex Hohl
Testimonials
‘Julie Patient is very knowledgable.’
‘I have worked with HL’s banking litigation team on long-running group mis-selling claims. They are expert at handling a tricky opponent, calm under pressure, and have excellent judgment. Client management is also outstanding.’
‘Louise Lamb is a fantastic leader and an excellent lawyer with an eye for strategy who is always one step ahead.’
Andrew Holland is extremely reliable, hard-working and always up on the detail.’
‘Hogan Lovells have almost unparalleled experience in working for banks. Great strength in depth in banking litigation. Very experienced in handling large banking cases.’
‘Whiston Bristow, Philip Parish, Jennifer Dickey and Louise Lamb are all stand out partners who are a pleasure to work with. Hogan Lovells also provide great training for their associates and the department’s associates are also very strong.’
‘Alex Hohl is a brilliant lawyer and tactician. He is a joy to work with. Alex Riposi is a solicitor with an amazing eye for detail and great legal creativity.’
‘This is a very talented team. The person I would most recommend is Louise Lamb who I think is truly exceptional in the field in which she operates.’
Key clients
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc (In Administration)
YES BANK Limited
Work highlights
- Representing the joint administrators of Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc in two multi-party High Court applications, concerning the manner in which substantial sums fall to be distributed by two insolvent Lehman UK estates.
- Representing YES BANK against a claim by financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald for a financing fee allegedly owed by the bank.
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium Tier 1
The widely lauded team at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on high-profile, complex, and precedent-setting cases with ‘outstanding experience and capabilities.’ The team consists of a number of ‘innovative and creative thinkers’ including Michael Roberts who leads the team, with extensive experience in the commercial court. Senior partner Chris HardmanPractice head(s):
Michael Roberts
Other key lawyers:
Chris Hardman; Kevin Lloyd; Alex Sciannaca; Neil Mirchandani; Alex Sciannaca; Ivan Shiu; Akima Paul Lambert; Danny Knowles; Richard Lewis; Rebecca Wales
Testimonials
‘The team has outstanding experience and capability. Their tactical acumen is first class. Their advice is positive and definitive – they don’t shy away from giving a firm view on prospects. They are excellent board-level advisers. Hugely polished and credible, they will not let you down.’
‘Innovative and creative thinkers, true strength in depth across all areas of commercial litigation and in particular civil fraud but also more generally. A great team to work with on a personal level, and unusually strong bench within the associates as well as at partner level.’’
‘Kevin Lloyd is a leader, with huge experience and gravitas, and yet also a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get into the detail. A real heavyweight, with great judgement and unmatched tenacity, whether litigating or doing a deal.’
‘Alex Sciannaca is first class – very collaborative in his approach, very responsive, extremely clear in his thinking and advice.’
‘Neil Mirchandani is a pleasure to deal with, great with people in a way not always found with heavyweight litigators. Likeable whilst still a tough opponent.’
‘I have worked closely with Ivan Shiu for the last two years and think that he is an outstanding lawyer with good judgment and the ability to guide clients through a difficult situation.’
‘John Tillman is a great lawyer. He is calm in a crisis, focused, and has excellent judgment.’
‘Senior Associate and rising star Danny Knowles is an outstanding intellect. Already comfortable driving the debate with KCs and senior counsel, he manages to play an elevated role with the disarming charm of a senior partner. He has outstanding matter management skills and can be trusted to handle delicate matters single-handed. Crisp, clear and wonderfully capable; one to watch.’
Key clients
British American Tobacco (BAT) Industries Plc and its subsidiary BTI 2014 LLC (BTI)
ENRC
Litasco SA
Equifax Ltd
Salesforce Inc. and Salesforce (UK) Limited
The London Metal Exchange
FTP Group (Telecom) Limited
Sergiy Taruta and Dargamo Holdings Limited
YES Bank
JSC CB PrivatBank
Work highlights
- Representing BAT/BTI in a complex auditor negligence claim against PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for $800 million.
- Representing the Kazakh mining company, ENRC, in connection with a range of unprecedented disputes relating to the acquisition of significant mining interests in the Democratic Republic of Congo and an internal investigation and “self-reporting” process with the Serious Fraud Office.
- Prevailed on behalf of LME concerning allegations by a group of US and UK hedge funds that the LME may have acted in bad faith in deciding to suspend the market and should produce all of its relevant internal documents to the applicants and provide an affidavit explaining its decision to close the market.
Employment > Pensions: dispute resolution Tier 1
The pensions team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is recommended for regulatory cases, particularly those that are high-profile. Recent work for the team includes the significant and cross-border Nortel case, wherein the team acted for the Trustee of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan in a long-running and complex cross-border matter. Angela Dimsdale Gill leads the ‘genuinely first-class team', which includes the ‘excellent‘ Matthew Bullen and the ‘brilliant‘ Nicholas Heaton. Alongside regulatory work, the practice is also experienced in financial support direction cases, as well as in advising trustees and employers on professional negligence cases, directions and rectifications, and contribution notice proceedings. Counsel Nathan Sherlock is also a name to note within the team.Practice head(s):
Angela Dimsdale Gill
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have a collaborative approach, taking and working up ideas from everyone concerned and they are not afraid to pursue innovative approaches.’
‘Angela Dimsdale Gill and Mathew Bullen are excellent, bringing in other subject experts as required, both from within the firm and elsewhere.’
‘A team of amazingly high-quality who can guide you through the complexities of the full-range of pension disputes. Astute, insightful and perceptive, they reduce the stress around this challenging area – you know you are working with consummate professionals. They’re genuinely first-class.’
‘Angela Dimsdale Gill is unrivalled in her knowledge, experience and acumen, and is able to navigate you through the complexities of the case and the quality and clarity of the advice provided is outstanding. A real intellectual powerhouse, who also cares deeply about getting the right result.’
‘Nicholas Heaton is incredibly good at technical detail while retaining a clear sight of the strategy, and is able to navigate you through to a position that works for the client. A good listener who explains everything really well. Brilliant all around.’
‘Hogan Lovells deals with a wide-range of disputes, some of which involve complex legal issues and many of which involve large sums at risk. Working with them, I have found their approach to be focused, professional and practical.’
‘Angela Dimsdale Gill has extensive litigation experience built-up over many years – she has been involved in a number of landmark cases and is widely recognised as a leading figure in the field. As an expert witness, I have enjoyed and valued working with all the team at Hogan Lovells over the years.’
‘The team is one of the best litigation teams dealing with pensions. Angela Dimsdale Gill is vastly experienced having handled some of the biggest and high profile pension disputes in the past couple of decades.’
Key clients
ITV
De La Rue
Trustee of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan
The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
Work highlights
- Acted for the Trustee of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan in the largest and most complex pension deficit recovery exercise ever undertaken, involving more than a decade of cross-border litigation.
- Represented ITV in long-running and controversial pension regulatory proceedings.
- Acted for FTSE-listed banknote printer De La Rue in a construction application seeking clarity as to the true meaning of an obscure provision in its pensions scheme Rules.
Employment > Pensions (non-contentious) Tier 1
Katie BanksPractice head(s):
Katie Banks
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very pragmatic and also conveys messages in plain English rather than legalistic language. If we encounter problems across other disciplines, they can always find an expert to help.’
‘Claire Southern, Katie Banks and Beth Sheehan all provide pragmatic advice, are able to think outside the box and write in language that is easy for the layperson to understand.’
‘Hogan Lovells has a deep understanding of the UK pensions market and in dealing with us as a longstanding client. The team provides an excellent series of webinars and seminars to keep trustees and other pensions professionals up-to-date with current UK and international legislation too.’
‘Claire Southern and her team understand the complexities of the different schemes within our pension fund and always provide legally sound yet pragmatic advice.’
‘Service levels and responsiveness are both very good. This is particularly the case when work is urgent. Hogan Lovells provides excellent training sessions for its clients.’
‘Both Katie and Beth have an excellent understanding of our pension scheme and its history. They work exceptionally well with the trustee and the plan’s other advisers. They are quick to bring our attention to matters that will impact our scheme. Both are approachable and are happy to take the lead or offer a supporting role to our other advisers as required.’
‘Beth is excellent at enhancing our understanding of matters. Katie has a wealth of experience advising pension schemes across a range of scenarios and offers practical and pragmatic advice. Both have a good understanding of the expectations of the various regulatory bodies and guide us to ensure these are met’
‘The specialist legal knowledge of the team is best in class. The advice is always clear and factors in the complexities associated with our arrangements. The team have a strong knowledge of how we do things and their advice is always on-point.’
Key clients
Gallaher Trustees
SEGRO Pension Scheme
PwC
Ford
AA
ITV
Pension Protection Fund
McKinsey
Law Debenture
Aon Minet Pension Scheme
Stena
Johnson & Johnson
Kingfisher
Pilkington Superannuation Scheme
General Dynamics UK Retirement and Death Benefit Scheme
Centrica
Capital Cranfield Trustees Limited
Work highlights
- Advised PwC (administrators of the McColl’s business) in relation to the rescue of McColl’s two defined benefit pension schemes; the joint administrators from PwC completed a sale of the business and assets of McColl’s to Morrisons Group, McColl’s largest supplier in May 2022.
- Advised the trustee of the Gallaher Pension Scheme on the annuitisation of its £1.7bn scheme with Standard Life.
- Advised the trustees of three pension schemes in the Centrica group on the entry by them into a £10bn outsourced chief investment officer arrangement with Schroders.
Finance > Trade finance Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP has a trade and export finance practice that excels in transactional matters, including letters of credit, bills of exchange, bills of lading, and demand guarantees, and also provides an advisory service based on in-depth knowledge of underlying assets and emerging markets. Particularly noted for its expertise in receivables finance, the firm has 'an excellent balance of expertise and judgement'. David LeggottPractice head(s):
Andrew Taylor; David Leggott
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has deep knowledge of our business and requirements on transactions through deal-doing and value-add activities like preparing templates and delivering training. We work with a small team who work with us regularly which helps deepen that knowledge. Recently, we have also collaborated with the firm with its diversity and inclusion initiatives, which were impressive in their broad reach.’
‘David Leggott has consistently provided excellent advice and service over the last four years or so that we have been working together. Unflappable, he handles negotiations with others with a pragmatic touch, working for solutions which work for us and for our counterparts.’
‘Hogan Lovells have always been one of the most skilled and professional teams in the market. Wealth of expertise of UK market and cross border transaction across multitude of jurisdictions and corridors.’
‘Excellent balance of expertise and balanced judgement which is so critical when you want advice but practical support in risk based approach to negotiations and security.’
Key clients
AMS Ameropa Markeeting and Sales AG
African Export-Import Bank
Taulia Inc.
UK Export Finance
Deutsche Bank
EIB
Citibank
Credit Agricole Leasing & Finance
ING Bank
Proparco
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Natixis
Société Générale
BII
European Commission
Norfund
Finnfund
Work highlights
- Acting for international agri-business AMS Ameropa Marketing and Sales AG in relation to an English law-governed USD and EUR multicurrency revolving borrowing base facility with a syndicate of over 20 banks, to refinance an existing Swiss law facility.
- Advising Taulia Inc. on setting up its innovative supply chain financing platform using an Luxembourg securitisation vehicle where securities are issued to purchase receivables supported by irrevocable payment undertakings issued by buyers.
- Advising Afreximbank in relation to the documentation and negotiation of a secured term loan facility to Titan Trust Bank Limited, Nigeria to finance the acquisition of a controlling stake in Union Bank of Nigeria plc.
Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare Tier 1
The ‘very strong‘ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP assists a varied client base consisting of healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with bet-the-company cases and large licensing transactions. Practice co-head Jane Summerfield has vast regulatory expertise spanning clinical trials to reimbursement issues, with particular emphasis on gene therapies and digital health software. Described as ‘Mr. Realistic‘ by clients, patent litigator and co-head Stephen BennettPractice head(s):
Stephen Bennett; Matthew Felwick; Jane Summerfield
Other key lawyers:
Penny Powell; Elise Martin; Daniel Brook; Stella Wong
Testimonials
‘A really good life sciences team.’
‘Penny Powell is brilliant and one of the best life science lawyers in the industry. Her deep knowledge of the industry and her ability to cut through to the essence of any situation makes her an unparalleled asset.’
‘Stephen Bennett is Mr. Realistic. Tough, honest, and he won’t lead you up the garden path.’
‘Stephen Bennett, Dan Brook, and Stella Wong are very strong.’
‘Very strong team at all levels. Lots of experience.’
‘Daniel Brook is Mr. Genius. No thought unthunk, idea bypassed or strategy unconsidered.’
‘Massive industry knowledge, flawless team interaction.’
‘Matthew Felwick is very technical and has great communication skills.’
Key clients
Sandoz AG
Harmony Biosciences, LLC
Novartis AG
Eli Lilly (Lilly)
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Akebia Therapeutics
Merck
Astellas Pharmaceuticals
Viatris
Zimmer Biomet
Work highlights
- Advising Harmony Biosciences on a license with Bioprojet SCR granting Harmony the exclusive US development and marketing rights to expand Harmony’s opportunity in narcolepsy, and potentially other indications mutually agreed to by the parties.
- Representing Eli Lilly in the long-running dispute relating to its cancer drug, pemetrexed.
- Acting for Zimmer Biomet and various European subsidiaries in relation to a voluntary recall, concerning Zimmer Biomet’s NexGen Stemmed Option Tibial prosthetic knee component, and coordinating the defence of personal injury claims, including a threatened group action, across a number of European jurisdictions.
Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients across the full scope of the insurance industry, with proven capabilities across insurance transactional matters such as Part VII transfers, M&A, and reinsurance transactions in addition to regulatory strengths, particularly with respect to economic and trade sanctions. The insurance team, led by global head of insurance Nicola Evans, has been bolstered by the promotion of Lydia Savill to the partnership in January 2023, bringing her experience in complex insurance and reinsurance mandates. She joins Tim Goggin, who has particular expertise in complex, cross-border Part VII and Brexit-related transfers; Charles RixPractice head(s):
Nicola Evans
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The knowledge level, responsiveness and technical actuarial knowledge displayed is second to none. Visibility of market developments and insights provide added value in a what is a developing and growing market place for Defined benefit reinsurance solutions.’
‘The Hogan Lovells Corporate team are able to offer the whole package: from a broad bench of subject matter experts with buckets of talent through to lower cost solutions (utilising AI) for specific aspects of deals.‘
‘John Connell is always available and unfailingly upbeat! Superb management of matters and transparency of scope and WIP from start to finish.’
Key clients
AXA
Monument Re Limited
Just Group plc
Pacific Life Re
Enstar
Qatar Insurance Company
Argo Group
Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
BGL Group
M&G plc
Assicurazioni Generali
Phoenix Group
Canada Life
Lloyds Banking Group/Scottish Widows
Zurich Assurance Limited
Resolution Re Limited
ING Bank N.V.
Barclays Bank PLC
NN Life
Munich Re
Tenet Group
Mobius Life
Work highlights
- Advised Pacific Life Re on its strategic reorganization, from the initial structuring through to detailed implementation, including the establishment of a two new Bermudan life reinsurers.
- Advised the Trustee of the Gallaher Defined Benefit Pension Scheme on its £1.7 billion full scheme bulk annuity transaction with Standard Life.
- Advised M&G on the establishment of arrangements through which investments in the with-profits fund of The Prudential Assurance Company can be made available on the IFDL wealth platform.
Insurance > Product liability: defendant Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP advises manufacturers and retailers across all sectors on the full range of product safety, sustainability and liability issues. The practice has experience of issues such as breast implants, nanotechnology, lithium ion batteries and power tools. Valerie Kenyon provides regulatory assistance and product compliance support in addition to working on a number of diesel emissions group actions. She co-heads the team with Matthew Felwick who handles cross-border and multi-party disputes across the life sciences, automotive and tobacco industries. Elise Martin works on medical device issues, while Lookman Rawat is well-versed in the tobacco industries.Practice head(s):
Matthew Felwick; Valerie Kenyon
Other key lawyers:
Elise Martin; Lookman Rawat; Lydia Savill; Adeela Khan; Elise Martin
Testimonials
‘The team acts in the highest profile and most high value disputes in the product liability field. As a result, they have unparalleled experience and expertise. Clients can be assured that they are dealing with the very best in the business.’
‘Matthew Felwick is an exceptionally talented team leader. Lydia Savill is a real upcoming star of a partner – she is across all of the issues in the case and upcoming strategical decisions. She is always one step ahead of the game.’
‘I have worked with Valerie Kenyon and Hannah Piper on a major case for an international client. They are focused and hard-working and try very hard to get the client where it needs to be.’
‘HL is a highly experienced firm in the area, distinguished in this field by its team of in-house scientists.’
‘Matthew Felwick is a dynamic partner. Adeela Khan and Elise Martin, in particular, are highly talented senior associates.
‘Hogan Lovells is unmatched in what it is able to deliver in this sector. Its facilities are exceptional as is the strength in depth of its personnel. It has, in particular, a significant female presence amongst all levels of seniority. They are a joy to collaborate with as a barrister. I am able to repose a great deal of trust in them, both as to their analysis of large swathes of documents and substantive issues as well as their general case management at every stage of large scale product liability litigation. They have an enormous wealth of experience in this area to draw upon.’
‘Matthew Felwick (Parter): Incredible commercial awareness combined with a sharp mind that is deep into the details. He is always prepared and never taken by surprise. An excellent strategist in large scale litigation.’
‘Incredibly concrete, smart and business oriented lawyers.’
Key clients
BAT
Ford
Nike
NO&T
Novartis
Viatris
Vodafone
Zimmer Biomet
Work highlights
- Advising Nike on product safety and regulatory issues relating to its full range of sporting goods and innovative sports tech products globally.
- Advising Vodafone on product safety and regulatory issues relating to the full range of their products.
- Advising Zimmer Biomet on its European product liability litigation in relation to NexGen knee replacements.
Investment fund formation and management > Listed funds Tier 1
The ‘technically excellent’ listed funds team at Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on LSE-listed investment vehicles, advising funds specialising in both infrastructure and renewables, with further expertise assisting banks in transactions concerning listed funds. The team is led by the ‘very pragmatic’ Erik Jamieson, who acts for both issuers and underwriters of funds investing in infrastructure, renewables and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in regard to capital raisings, IPOs and mergers. Jonathan Baird, who is dual-qualified in the US and England and Wales, provides regulatory support in addition to advising on public and private capital raisings and fund-related M&A matters, while Jeremy Pickles assists with the launch and restructuring of infrastructure, private equity and venture capital funds. Amelia Stawpert, who made partner in January 2023, assists issuers and banks with listing matters, with particular expertise in the real estate sector. Counsel James Alder is recommended for fund transactions across a range of asset classes, including energy, real estate and emerging markets.Practice head(s):
Erik Jamieson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team at Hogan Lovells is very strong, they are responsive and technically excellent, whilst being pragmatic and commercial in their advice.’
‘Erik Jamieson is technically incredibly able, responsive, clear and very pragmatic in his advice.’
‘Amelia Stawpert is extremely knowledgeable and considered in her advice, as well as being a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
3i Infrastructure plc
now AIP Investment Partners
BH Macro Limited
CATCo Reinsurance Opportunities Fund
Clipstone Industrial REIT PLC
Fidelity Emerging Markets Limited
HICL Infrastructure Company PLC
International Public Partnerships Limited
Investec Bank Plc
Jefferies International
JLEN Environmental Assets Group Limited
JP Morgan Cazenove
Liberum Securities Limited
Life Settlement Assets PLC
Numis
Pantheon Infrastructure PLC
Peel Hunt
Property Hub REIT plc
Riverstone Energy
Stifel Nicolaus (Europe) Limited
TwentyFour Income Fund Limited
Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income plc
Work highlights
- Advised International Public Partnerships Limited on a capital raise.
- Advised TwentyFour Income Fund Limited on its c.£720m merger with UK Mortgages Limited.
- Advised Astatine Capital Partners on its £200m IPO and the launch of AT85 Infrastructure Trust PLC on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: Project finance and development Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP has seen a huge uptick in digital infrastructure work, acting for a number of early player funds who are increasingly active in an ever-changing and developing infrastructure market. Leveraging its global bench, the firm has been active on EV, telecommunication network and battery storage mandates across Europe and Africa, advising on the financing, developing, structuring and regulatory issues of the projects. Beyond this work, the team are routinely engaged across a multitude of traditional and renewable energy matters, including financing a significant gas turbine power plant in Uzbekistan, as well as handling unique, ‘first of its kind’ mandates. Philip Robb has extensive experience in both primary and secondary market financings and sits at the head of the firm’s global infrastructure, energy, resources & projects (IERP) practice. Andrew Gallagher is a key player in some of the firm’s most important client relations and mandates, and is highly regarded for his social infrastructure, transport, and energy transition expertise, possessing a wealth of experience in project financing. Scott Tindal continues to attract instructions from governments, sponsors and bidding consortia for his extensive industry knowledge, working on the financing and development of both greenfield and brownfield endeavours, while Jeremy Brittenden is recommended for his ability to counsel on next generation technology and emerging asset types. Arun Velusami also comes recommended for his work on a number of complex PPP projects that are regularly concentrated in Africa. Alex Harrison left the practice in July 2022 to join Akin.Practice head(s):
Philip Robb; Andrew Gallagher
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm is responsive to the client’s needs. The firm has a depth of knowledge – both commercial and legal – within the sector and due to the depth of its team they can be in a position to give comprehensive all-round advice.’
Key clients
The Crown Estate
UK Infrastructure Bank
Shah Deniz Consortium: BP, SOCAR, Petronas, Lukoil, TPAO, NICO (Oil & Gas)
The Met Office
Mytilineos SA
DP World
National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan and the Government of Uzbekistan
Nordland Forbinde Consortium
Ofgem
Vodafone
Work highlights
- Advised The Crown Estate on the award of landmark agreements for the development of six fixed offshore wind farm projects, with a total energy generating capacity of 7GW. The completion of these agreements marks the culmination of a £9 billion tender process to deliver new offshore wind capacity to the market through a live competitive auction process.
- Advised UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) , the UK state-owned infrastructure development bank, on its £150 million financing tranche into the €2.7 billion Neuconnect Energy Interconnector Project between UK and Germany.
- Advised the state-owned NEGU (National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan), the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan in connection with a power project involving the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 1,600 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Syrdarya, Uzbekistan.
Public sector > Administrative and public law Tier 1
Consisting of specialists who can provide public law advice interwoven with policy considerations, Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for a broad range of clients including sovereign governments, UK public departments, and high-profile commercial clients, with particular strength in judicial reviews within heavily regulated industries. Solicitor advocate Charles Brasted leads the practice, bringing a stellar market reputation and exceptional expertise in the energy, financial services, life sciences and technology sectors to the group. Director of government affairs Robert Gardener is another key contact. Solicitor advocate Julia Marlow regularly advises clients, including C-Suite executives, on public affairs strategies and parliamentary engagement.Practice head(s):
Charles Brasted
Other key lawyers:
Julia Marlow; Andrew Eaton; Robert Gardener; Dervla Simm
Testimonials
‘This is the best administrative and public law firm in the country. The quality from top to bottom is unrivalled.’
‘Charles Brasted must have very exacting recruitment standards!’
‘HL have a cluster of absolutely exceptional associates whose work product is phenomenally good.’
‘The team is led by Charles Brasted, who has seen it all. His judgement is first rate.’
‘This team is simply the best at what they do and, not only that, one of the best law firm teams that we work with. The quality of the advice is superb and they really get under the skin of business and provide excellent strategic advice.’
‘They are superbly creative and you really feel like they are on your side, trying to help your business. They work incredibly well as a team and could not be more responsive.’
‘Goes without saying that Charles Brasted and Julia Marlow are at the top of the game.’
‘The team take a multi-disciplinary approach to complex and sophisticated problems, applying legal expertise alongside pragmatism, building on years of collective experience.’
Key clients
The London Metal Exchange and LME Clear
Uber
The UK Gambling Commission
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
NATS
BDO
The Crown Estate
Rolls Royce
Ofgem
Uber [employment reform]
Patchwork Foundation
Airbnb
NATS
London Metal Exchange
American Airlines
KPMG
Work highlights
- Advising the London Metal Exchange on matters arising out of a situation that took place in the LME nickel market in March 2022 and which resulted in the LME suspending the market and cancelling trades that had taken place during the morning of 8 March 2022.
- Advising Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero on a range of public law issues arising from the administration of Bulb.
- Instructed as Uber’s ongoing regulatory advisors.
Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers Tier 1
With a stellar client roster of corporate occupiers, Hogan Lovells International LLP advises developers, funds, and public bodies on the full spectrum of development and regeneration matters. The ‘collaborative and energetic team’ is also well-placed to assist global family offices, institutional investors, private equity houses and sovereign wealth funds across the entire property lifecycle. Head of the team Oliver Chamberlain caters to acquisitions and disposals, as well as the real estate elements of distressed debt. Global head of real estate Daniel Norris is seasoned in asset management, in addition to shopping centre purchases and sales, while Dion Panambalana and Gill McGreevy excel in development and regeneration projects. Jackie NewsteadPractice head(s):
Oliver Chamberlain; Daniel Norris
Other key lawyers:
Dion Panambalana; Gill McGreevy; Jackie Newstead; Sian Owles; Edward Newport; Nicholas Roberts
Testimonials
‘A collaborative and energetic team, who clearly care about their client’s and projects. They are able to provide clear advice quickly, whilst considering the cost efficiencies that a client will be seeking.’
‘The team will go beyond what is necessary to understand the people and projects. They are enjoyable to work with.’
‘Good strength in depth, particularly at partner level. A genuine full-service firm.’
‘They provide practical and commercial advice, respond quickly and have a good breadth of coverage and experience.’
‘They understand the situation and can get to a pragmatic solution.’
‘The team members are all very approachable and nothing seems to faze them. They are good at problem-solving, often providing practical solutions, and they are very responsive.’
‘Dion Panambalama and Oliver Chamberlain always make time for us. They are very supportive, and it’s reassuring when we have either one of them on a project.’
‘Dan Norris and Jackie Newstead are bright, experienced and commercial.’
Key clients
Roku
American Express
BBC
BMW
British Land
CCLA Investment Management
Electra
Fluor
Landsec
Coal Pension Funds
M&G Real Estate
News Corp
Eli Lilly
Work highlights
- Advised M&G Real Estate on Kirkland & Ellis’ taking of space in 40 Leadenhall due to be finished in Autumn 2023.
- Advised British Land on the development of their life sciences offering at Regent’s Place including their first lettings.
- Advised Merck on a lease agreement for a new innovation and research hub on an island site opposite Kings Cross station.
Real estate > Commercial property: development Tier 1
With a stellar client roster of corporate occupiers, Hogan Lovells International LLP advises developers, funds, and public bodies on the full spectrum of development and regeneration matters. The ‘collaborative and energetic team’ is also well-placed to assist global family offices, institutional investors, private equity houses and sovereign wealth funds across the entire property lifecycle. Head of the team Oliver Chamberlain caters to acquisitions and disposals, as well as the real estate elements of distressed debt. Global head of real estate Daniel Norris is seasoned in asset management, in addition to shopping centre purchases and sales, while Dion Panambalana and Gill McGreevy excel in development and regeneration projects. Jackie NewsteadPractice head(s):
Oliver Chamberlain; Daniel Norris
Other key lawyers:
Dion Panambalana; Gill McGreevy; Jackie Newstead; Sian Owles; Edward Newport; Nicholas Roberts
Key clients
Aberdeen Standard
Argent (and Related Argent)
Battersea Power Station
British Land
Calthorpe Estates
City of London Corporation
Landsec
Coal Pension Funds
M&G Real Estate (Prudential)
Shaftesbury
The Ballymore Group
The Crown Estate
U+I Group
London Legacy Development Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised The Crown Estate on the completion of six windfarm agreements for lease.
- Advised the London Legacy Development Corporation on the proposed development of its land holdings in Hackney Wick.
- Advising Berkeley Homes on the development of a residential led scheme in partnership with Peabody. This led to 1,750 new homes and significant industrial floorspace, as well as expansive public open space.
Real estate > Property litigation Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s ‘bright, resourceful and personable’ practice handles a wide-range of complex, high-value real estate disputes, particularly in regard to insolvency issues and development matters. The team frequently acts at the forefront of base-build defect claims. Mathew DitchburnPractice head(s):
Mathew Ditchburn
Other key lawyers:
Paul Tonkin; Tim Reid; Katie Dunn; Benjamin Willis
Testimonials
‘Paul Tonkin is incredibly adept at looking at the issues and very efficiently providing complete and concise advice to resolve the situation.’
‘This firm is cutting-edge in its ability to deploy a team of bright, resourceful and personable lawyers. It exceeds expectations in every respect.’
‘Paul Tonkin is super bright – an up-and-coming superstar.’
‘A cohesive and hardworking team of individuals who are rightly recognised as leaders in their field. The partners compliment each other well, in terms of personality and also focus and expertise.’
‘Paul Tonkin is a standout partner. He has an extremely detailed knowledge and understanding of the law. He is very commercial and pragmatic and delegates effectively. A strategic and thoughtful litigator who always adds value. He is always calm and collected.’
‘Ben Willis deserves special mention – he is 100% on-the-ball, efficient, focused and a delight to work with.’
‘Tim Reid is a respected associate who really understands the market.’
‘Hogan Lovells, as a firm, has exceeded all of our expectations and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.’
Key clients
British Land
Landsec
The Crown Estate
Argent (King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership)
M&G Real Estate
Oxford University
abrdn
HM Revenue and Customs
Berkeley Homes
Pontegadea
ICG
Curzon Cinemas
English Speaking Union
Macquarie
Columbia Threadneedle
Greystoke Land Limited
Hilton Hotels
SCPI Pierval Santé
The Other House
Effective Ventures Foundation
Work highlights
- Acting for the Libyan sovereign wealth fund, LIA, in a claim against millionaire property developer Roger King (the former owner of Stoke Park) and five other defendants.
- Advising The Crown Estate in relation to its proposed redevelopment of 33-35 Piccadilly, including on highly contested opposed lease renewal proceedings.
- Advising our clients, the landlords of New Look Retailers Limited, who challenged the Company’s company voluntary arrangement which was approved by the Company’s creditors in September 2020.
Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity Tier 1
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s privacy and cybersecurity team consists of ‘true data protection practitioners‘ and has ‘extensive knowledge of the law‘, with significant transatlantic capabilities. The team has particular strength across the tech, e-commerce, life sciences, and financial services sectors, advising international household names on high-profile and critical contentious and non-contentious issues, including emerging areas including biometrics and AI. The highly rated and ‘hugely knowledgeable‘ Eduardo UstaranPractice head(s):
Eduardo Ustaran
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good strength in depth and international support available.’
‘Eduardo Ustaran is hugely knowledgable and has a great presence with senior client representatives.’
‘The team are true data protection practitioners who not only have extensive knowledge of the law but are able to apply it in a pragmatic and commercial way. They are also very responsive and great to work with.’
‘We deeply enjoy working with Eduardo Ustaran and his team. Eduardo is one of the most professional lawyers in privacy and data protection. He brings a very pragmatic point of view, and helps us assess the regulatory field and the risks involved. We worked with different privacy pros over the years, but Eduardo is definitely one of the best ones.’
‘We work with Eduardo Ustaran and his team in the UK. All are very responsive, are true professionals in their expertise, and truly understand our business.’
Key clients
Wix
Salesforce
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Verizon
BDO
Sotheby’s
NCS Pearson
Work highlights
- Advised Salesforce.com on a broad range of compliance and commercial issues relating to privacy and cybersecurity, including its strategy to comply with Schrems II and the implementation of Processor Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) in the EU and the UK.
- Advising BDO, the fifth largest accounting network globally, on the adoption, authorisation and implementation of BCR, including managing the approval process and engaging with regulatory authorities.
- Assisted NCS Pearson, a US-based company that develops and markets enterprise application software, with cutting-edge strategic and operational advisory work, including the use of biometrics, AI and the worldwide roll out of palm vein technology.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech Tier 1
Payments, financial services regulation and technology issues – such as blockchain, cryptoassets and the financial services implications of AI – make up some of the key pillars of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s wide-ranging offering. The practice is jointly overseen by global head of fintech, Emily ReidPractice head(s):
Emily Reid; John Chertkow; John Salmon; Bryony Widdup
Other key lawyers:
Michael Thomas; James Black; Roger Tym; Anthony Doolittle; Jennifer Staniforth; James Sharp; Mark Orton; Elizabeth Greaves; Charlie Middleton
Testimonials
‘The team is in touch with current and emerging trends, and executing on innovative and impactful projects.’
‘Excellent legal advisers, highly personal and engaged. Deep content knowledge and experience and willingness to innovate, even in a start-up environment.’
‘In touch with current and emerging trends, and executing on innovative and impactful projects.’
Key clients
AXA PPP Healthcare Group Limited
Bloom
Banked
Bitpanda
Covertech
Clearpay
Credit Karma
Credit Kudos
Curve UK Limited
Communion
Cordoba Capital Markets
Fairscore / Updraft
Floww
Fygo
Fluro Platform Limited
Global Digital Finance
Gaia Family
Habito
Moneyfold
Monzo Bank
Open Banking Limited
Offgrid Finance
PayPal
Pitchedit
PropElle
Paysafe
Pivotal Group
Santander Innoventures
Stripe
WeCovr
Updraft
Zopa
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious) Tier 1
The ‘amazing’ Hogan Lovells International LLP maintains a strong practice in pan-European patent litigation strategy alongside a strong transactional practice. The team is helmed ‘force of nature’ Paul Brown, who is sought out by clients for his expertise in patent-related disputes in the electronics and medical devices sector. ‘Superb’ Stephen BennettPractice head(s):
Paul Brown
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Hogan Lovells have a hugely experienced IP practice with considerable experience in telecoms work. The team is great to work with – everyone is friendly and there is a no nonsense approach that pervades the team.’
‘Paul Brown has vast experience of both the technical side of telecoms patent litigation and the FRAND licensing aspects. A really nice guy, fun to work with, manages his team well, but he also manages to keep abreast of the issues.’
‘Katie McConnell is a rising star and is particularly good with a difficult case – she never gives up.’
‘The best all-round patent litigators in London.’
‘Stephen Bennett is superb as the team leader and coordinator. He is well supported by Dan Brook and Katie McConnell.’
‘Always on top of the game. Very client and industry focused. Incredibly strategic thinking.’
‘Paul Brown is a force of nature in the telecommunications field. Very few know FRAND litigation better than Paul Brown.’
‘The whole team is amazing.’
Key clients
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd & others (OPPO)
Vodafone
General Electric (GE)
Astellas Pharmaceuticals
Eli Lilly
Akebia
Novartis
British American Tobacco
Solvay
Merck
Work highlights
- Representing Astellas in litigation relating to its Betmiga product in the UK as part of its global litigation to maintain patent protection.
- Representing Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd & others (OPPO), the largest smartphone manufacturer in China, on the UK aspects of two global disputes with Nokia and Philips in relation to the terms of the fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licenses.
- Secured a comprehensive win for General Electric (GE) against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) in a patent dispute in the UK relating to GE’s latest generation of Haliade-X wind turbines.
Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s London team operates as part of a comprehensive international tax practice, comprised of lawyers, economists and accountants located globally. Team lead Elliot Weston has significant experience advising on tax elements of M&A, joint ventures, REITs, and financing transactions. Karen HughesPractice head(s):
Elliot Weston
Other key lawyers:
Karen Hughes; Philip Harle; Aaron Burchell; Fiona Bantock
Key clients
Clipper Logistics plc
Shaftesbury PLC
AEG Europe
Intermediate Capital Group
Internet Mobile Communications Limited
AXA Insurance UK Plc
Navis Capital Partners
Ares Management
Dtcc
M&G PLC Group
Columbia Threadneedle
Gen Re UK Group
Pantheon Client Group
Abrdn
Ford
Work highlights
- Advised Clipper Logistics plc on its recommended £1 billion takeover offer by GXO Logistics, Inc.
- Advised Shaftesbury PLC on its recommended £5 billion all-share merger with fellow FTSE-250 listed Capital & Counties Properties PLC, which is the largest UK public merger of two REITs.
- Advised AEG Europe on the sale of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to Northleaf Capital Partners.
Corporate and commercial > EU and competition Tier 2
Fielding a strong team that is highly regarded for its ability to cover the full scope of merger control, antitrust investigations and consumer law matters, Hogan Lovells International LLP is praised by clients for providing ‘commercially pragmatic’ advice. The team is consistently engaged by some of the largest multinational companies, supporting such clients on both a domestic and international scale. The practice is spearheaded by Christopher Hutton, who is highly regarded for his financial services sector experience, advising international banks on the full range of competition law matters. The ‘astute, calm and exceptionally knowledgeable’ Angus Coulter is head of the firm’s global telecoms sector practice. Alice Wallace-Wright was promoted to partner in January 2023. Veteran practitioner Susan Bright has left the firm.Practice head(s):
Christopher Hutton
Other key lawyers:
Suyong Kim; Angus Coulter; Alice Wallace-Wright; Christopher Peacock; John Embleton; Juliette Parkinson; Nicolas Heaton
Testimonials
‘Strong team of lawyers with good experience in the practice area.’
‘Alice Wallace Wright is knowledgeable and client-friendly.’
‘The competition team we use at Hogan Lovells, led by Angus Coulter, is exceptional. They are commercially pragmatic, very available and the quality of advice they provide is great.’
‘Angus Coulter (Partner) – commercially pragmatic and astute, calm and exceptionally knowledgeable.’
‘Alice Wallace Wright (Partner) – highly knowledgeable and commercially astute.’
‘Juliette Parkinson (Associate) – extremely helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘Terrific team. Real strength in depth from partner level through to associates. A delight to work with, which is always really important in heavy duty litigation.’
‘Nick Heaton is undoubtedly a star of the competition profession. He is someone you definitely want on your side in a competition dispute involving complex issues of economics. His mastery of economics is unparalleled.’
Key clients
Shaftesbury PLC
Clipper Logistics
Ofgem
Vodafone
Kingfisher/B&Q
Mars
Work highlights
- Advising Shaftesbury PLC on its transformative merger with Capco to create the leading Central London property REIT.
Corporate and commercial > Financial services: contentious Tier 2
Leveraging its ‘incredible depth and breadth of knowledge‘, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s team supports a roster of notable clients with all issues related to investigations. Philip ParishPractice head(s):
Philip Parish
Other key lawyers:
Elaine Penrose; Louise Lamb; Arwen Handley; Claire Lipworth
Testimonials
‘Louise Lamb and Arwen Handley are both excellent – technically skilled, excellent client skills and able to identify the winning point.’
‘Partners know their stuff, and the firm has a great depth of expertise if new or novel points arise.’
‘Philip Parish is a stand-out individual.’
‘Hogan Lovells’ financial services practice is very experienced, responsive and reliable. The senior members of the team have decades of experience of working for banks and other large institutions. They are sensible and practical and also fun to work with.’
‘Louise Lamb is hugely experienced at working for banks. She is very intelligent but also sensible and very pleasant to work with.’
‘The team has an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge, in addition to being incredibly responsive, keenly aware of businesses’ commercial and stakeholder needs, and providing incredibly high quality and thoughtful advice.’
‘All of the individuals I have dealt with have been incredibly approachable, capable and dependable under pressure. Arwen Handley, in particular, is an excellent technical lawyer who is also able to draw on her extensive in-house experience to deliver highly practical, focused advice that business stakeholders can understand with ease.’
‘Elaine Penrose – a partner whose legal analysis and people management skills make her a huge asset to the firm and to her clients.’
Dispute resolution > Competition litigation Tier 2
The ‘fantastic‘ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP offers clients ‘real strength and depth‘ when advising on the defense from collective and abuse of dominance claims, in addition to standalone damages claims arising from investigations. The ‘stellar‘ Nicholas Heaton and Christopher Hutton jointly co-head the team, while Angus Coulter heads up the firm’s global telecoms sector practice, working on major claims and competition disputes concerning various blue-chip clients. Having been promoted to partner in January 2023, Alice Wallace-Wright maintains a TMT and life sciences-focused practice.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Heaton; Christopher Hutton
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Fantastic team, with real strength and depth. They are able to offer a complete service to clients, seamlessly working across different disciplines.’
‘Extremely good team players and a delight to work with.’
‘Nicholas Heaton is stellar.’
‘A well-established, rightly respected competition practice. They are experienced, serious and on-the-ball.’
‘Christopher Hutton is always several steps ahead: a deep and strategic thinker.’
Key clients
On the Beach
Vodafone
Bulb
Work highlights
- Advised BEIS on subsidy control and public law issues arising from the administration of Bulb and, in partnership with the Government Legal Department, marshalled BEIS’s successful defence to judicial review claims that the Secretary of State’s decision to approve the transfer of Bulb’s business to Octopus was unlawful.
Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP houses 'a strong, well-balanced team that delivers results on time'. In addition to fielding teams in key arbitration seats, such as London, Paris, Zürich, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York, the practice focuses on emerging markets, including South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe and former CIS countries. Energy and mining arbitration specialist Kieron O’Callaghan is London international arbitration head; Michael DavisonPractice head(s):
Kieron O’Callaghan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team delivers innovative solutions to problems, taking into consideration the nuances of clients’ jurisdictions and opponents.’
‘Very attentive to detail, and shows deep knowledge and technical skills .’
‘Not only do they have professionals with a wealth of experience, but they are also very hands-on and supportive.’
‘Promptness, frequent communication, and reporting that is properly organised and to the point. Another strength of the company is its support (including language) for Japanese and Asian companies.’
‘Each lawyer is very professional, hardworking and attentive to detail.’
‘A strong, well-balanced team that delivers results on time and to budget.’
‘Robust, thoughtful legal analysis combined with a good understanding of commercial practicalities result in the delivery of exceptional advice.’
‘Ben Hornan always excels.’
Key clients
Bank of Ghana
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Bank of Ghana in the dismissal of a $478m LCIA arbitration claim by Sibton Switch Systems, in relation to a large technology project.
- Representing a Fortune 500 company in an ICC arbitration, regarding the failure of a multi-billion dollar M&A transaction.
- Representing a global pharmaceutical company in a complex and high-value ICC arbitration regarding drug development.
Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP has 'a very commercial approach and is focused on solving problems’ for an impressively broad stakeholder base that includes banks, funds, IPs and corporates. Consequently, the team has excellent knowledge of "what is market", and is as comfortable handling complex capital structure financial restructurings and special situation mandates, as it is mid-market UK insolvency matters. Tom Astle provides 'technical and high-quality advice', which manifests itself in a broad array of restructuring and insolvency matters, including his recent lead role as part of a multi-disciplinary offering for the special administrators of FCA-authorised investment bank and wholesale broker Sova Capital. 'Commercial and knowledgeable way beyond his years', James Maltby co-heads the team along with Astle and delivers advice 'in a calm and collected manner' for a creditor-focused client base that includes banks and private capital providers. Alex Kay is also a key member of the team and has forged a particularly strong reputation for buy side investors and creditor committees in relation to emerging markets mandates - including a considerable amount with a Ukrainian nexus.Practice head(s):
Tom Astle; James Maltby
Other key lawyers:
Alex Kay; Camilla Eliott Lockhart; Naomi Parmar; Jonathan Morris
Testimonials
‘The team has a very commercial approach and is focused on solving problems.’
‘A global powerhouse in restructuring, Hogan Lovells team has amassed vast experience in key sectors in the restructuring market.’
‘The team’s strength is the ability to deliver both complex capital structure financial restructuring advice as well as having a really strong UK mid-market insolvency offering.’
‘Tom Astle provides technical and high-quality advice.’
‘Tom Astle is equally insightful and experienced across both complex capital structure restructuring and UK insolvency matters.’
‘James Maltby is commercial and knowledgeable well beyond his years! He delivers advice in a calm and collected manner, even in the most complex and time pressured deals.’
Key clients
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Santander
HPS
IP offerings: Interpath, Teneo, PwC, Alvarez
Argentem Creek
Gramercy
Knighthead Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Teneo Financial Advisory Limited, in their role as Special Administrators in relation to the special administration of Sova Capital Limited.
- Advised BEIS in connection with Bulb, involving the establishment of its energy supply company administration and the extensive, highly publicised sale process throughout the course of 2022, which concluded in November 2022 with the successful transfer of Bulb’s energy supply business to Octopus Energy.
- Advised PwC on their appointment as joint administrators of seven companies within the McColl’s group, as part of completing a pre-pack administration sale of the business and assets of the group to Morrisons.
Finance > Derivatives and structured products Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP has 'a very capable and experienced team with good knowledge of the market and regulation'. The firm handles the full range of derivatives transactions, though it is particularly strong in structured finance and structured finance-related derivatives, having established and updated many securitisation and repackaging programs containing swaps and repos. It also stands out for its regulatory expertise, as well as its capability in commodity derivatives. Global head of corporate and finance James DoylePractice head(s):
James Doyle
Other key lawyers:
Jennifer O’Connell; Kit Johnson; Nicholas Watmough; Bryony Widdup
Testimonials
‘A very capable and experienced team with good knowledge of the market and regulation.’
‘Jennifer O’Connell has excellent organisational skills and is good at getting to the heart of a matter quickly.’
‘Jennifer O’Connell is an experienced derivatives and structured finance partner, who is hands-on and effective.’
‘Jennifer O’Connell and Nicholas Watmough are both a pleasure to work with, supportive and effective.’
‘Hogan Lovells is a core capital markets law firm. It is important to us for HL to have excellent English and French law lawyers.‘
‘Jennifer O’Connell is very results-oriented.’
Key clients
African-Export Import Bank
Bank of New York Mellon
BNP Paribas
Credit Agricole
Goldman Sachs
Jaguar Land Rover
Natixis
Societe Generale
RiverRock European Capital Partners
Teneo Financial Advisory
Work highlights
- Advised Teneo and the special administrators of investment bank Sova Capital Ltd (the Company), pursuant to the Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011.
- Advising on the annual update of Goldman Sachs International Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Programme and management of supplements and issuance off the programme
- Advising BNPP on the annual update of their ground breaking programme for secured structured products through a Luxembourg securitisation company, SecurAsset S.A., and in relation to numerous structured product drawdowns under the SecurAsset programme.
Finance > Securitisation Tier 2
At Hogan Lovells International LLP, 'the team is composed of exceptional individuals with a deep knowledge of what is needed to deliver a trade receivables securitisation'. The firm's work encompasses a broad range of ABS transactions, with a growing presence in mortgage-backed structures, and clients note that the partners are 'really solution-driven and try always to strike the right balance from the start'. Standout partner Julian CraughanPractice head(s):
Julian Craughan; Tauhid Ijaz
Other key lawyers:
Dennis Dillon; David Palmer; Isabel Tinsley
Testimonials
‘The team is composed of exceptional individuals with a deep knowledge of what is needed to deliver a trade receivables securitisation. The team is really solution driven and try always to strike the right balance / compromise from the start which is efficient. Re billing, HL implemented a regular reporting of the accrued fees which is very helpful to monitor the legal fees.’
‘On top of their excellent technical skills, the individuals (Dennis Dillon, David Palmer) are really pleasant to work with. They understand the commercial matters and always try to explain the issues in clear manner, not overcomplicating things.’
‘Delivers digestible legal advice which is easy to follow in a complex area of expertise.’
‘David Palmer (partner) and Isabel Tinsley (Counsel). Isabel is extremely strong for a non-partner.’
‘Strong commercial thinking – with an aim to get to the answer effectively. Good sense of how to engage in the negotiation to keep processes moving.’
‘David Palmer is excellent. Very deep subject matter expertise, ability to focus in on the key issues, and extreme patience even with demanding clients!’
‘Extremely knowledgeable, strong team from trainee up to partner who work seamlessly together, flawless work output, innovative fee arrangements for large projects adopting a “balanced scorecard” approach, such that an uplift was given on fees dependent on our feedback of performance’
‘Knowledge of the industry and our business. Flawless work output.’
Key clients
Volkswagen (including Volkswagen Finance Services (UK Limited
Zopa Limited
HSBC Bank PLC
Banco Santander S.A.
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
BNP Paribas
Standard Chartered Bank
Brookfield
Enra Group Limited
Mercedes Benze Financial Services
RCI Financial Services
Bank of America
National Air Traffic Services
Taulia inc.
Quantum Mortgages
Affinity Water Limited
Department for Education
Ambac Assurance UK Limited
Apollo Asset management
Deutsche Bank Group
Societe Generale
Castlelake
Scania GB (a separate part of the VW Group)
Bank Millenium
Work highlights
- Advised Bank of America Securities as Arranger and Lead Manager on the largest UK residential mortgage backed securitization (RMBS) in 2022, a £2.1 billion RMBS transaction.
- Advised Apollo Global Management as warehouse lender, seller and retention holder in respect of its €365m inaugural Dutch residential mortgage backed securitisation, Prinsen Mortgage Finance No. 1 B.V. , a static securitisation of prime Dutch mortgage loans granted to individuals by Fenerantis B.V. (under the Merius Hypotheken label) to finance the acquisition of residential properties located in the Netherlands.
- Advised UK mortgage lender Enra Specialist Finance in relation to (i) a financing of an amount up to £300m with development loans and bridging loans secured over property in England and Wales and (ii) their forward flow transaction in respect of first ranking buy-to-let mortgage loans.
Finance > Transport finance and leasing Tier 2
Led from London by the ‘vastly experienced’ Robert Fugard, and able to leverage significant international resources across the firm’s global network of offices, Hogan Lovells International LLP's ‘knowledgeable’ three-partner team’s principal focus remains on aviation work for a varied mix of lenders and borrowers. Mirroring Fugard’s own practice, the scope of the work is wide-ranging, running the gamut from bank and ECA-supported financings, to tax-enhanced mandates and capital markets-related matters, both from a new money as well as a restructuring context. The ‘excellent’ Richard Goss is also a key member of the team, particularly as it pertains to lessor-related work. Outside of the aviation sector, senior consultant Shalini Bhuchar has experience advising on commercial and super yacht financing, while counsel Charles Ford is noted for his rail work.Practice head(s):
Robert Fugard
Other key lawyers:
Alexander Premont; Richard Goss; Shalini Bhuchar; Russell Green; Faraz Naqvi
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable and always happy to assist.’
‘Robert Fugard is vastly experienced.’
‘Richard Goss is an excellent lawyer and my go-to for advice.’
Key clients
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA/Arctic Aviation Assets DAC
Standard Chartered Bank/Pembroke Capital
Rolls Royce & Partners Finance
Icelandair ehf.
Avincis Mission Critical Services
UBS AG
Minsheng Commercial Aviation
Bank of China Aviation (BOCA)
African Export-Import Bank
Volotea
Viva Aerobus
Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited
JSC Aircompany “SCAT”
LEAV Aviation GmbH
Natixis
Shannon Engine Support Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Arctic Aviation Assets DAC on its finance lease facility for up to ten new B737 MAX-8 aircraft and two CFM LEAP-1A spare engines with CCB Leasing (International) Corporation DAC, to be operated by airlines in the Norwegian Air Shuttle group.
- Advising Pembroke Aircraft Leasing (UK) Limited on the acquisition of two Airbus A321neo aircraft from CALC to be leased to China Airlines Limited.
- Continue to advise Cross London Trains Limited on the £2.5bnThameslink rolling stock programme.
Industry focus > Hospitality and leisure Tier 2
Headed up by real estate finance specialist Katie Gill, the hotels and leisure team at Hogan Lovells International LLP has experience across a range of matters, ranging from hotel portfolio sales, and management and franchise agreements, to new developments. The team is also adept in advising on ESG implications and dealing with disputes relating to performance issues, rent reviews and renewals, and potential terminations. Jackie NewsteadPractice head(s):
Katie Gill
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hilton
ICG
Patron
Hostmore
Westmont
AFC Wimbledon
British Land
Leonardo Royal
Landsec
M&G Real Estate
Novum
Shiva Hotels
Valor Hospitality Partners
Related Argent
Shaftesbury
Kings Cross Central
KW Holdings Co Limited
Carte Postale Investment Limited (Beaumier Hotels)
Work highlights
- Advised Intermediate Capital Group on its acquisition of the OVO Arena, Wembley.
- Advising Shiva Hotels on a £76m mezzanine financing in respect of four of their hotels in London.
- Advising Carte Postale Investment on the refinancing and capex financing of the Beaumier Group by Cheyne.
Insurance > Professional negligence Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP is instructed by both claimants and defendants in professional negligence cases. The firm handles numerous large and highly complex multi-jurisdictional matters, and is well respected for its expertise in relation to pension schemes. These are a particular area of strength for practice head, Nicholas Heaton. Angela Dimsdale Gill is experienced in acting for both claimants and defendants, and is routinely instructed in matters which with the potential to cause serious reputational damage. Matthew Bullen is experienced in advising clients in relation to claims involving alleged negligent pensions administration services, while counsel Nathan Sherlock handles a range of pension scheme and trust fund disputes.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Heaton
Other key lawyers:
Angela Dimsdale Gill; Matthew Bullen; Nathan Sherlock
Testimonials
‘Outstanding expertise and very charming and decent people. Always a real pleasure to deal with.’
‘Hogan Lovells deals with a wide range of professional negligence cases, many of which involve large sums at risk as well as potential damage to reputation. Working with the team at Hogan Lovells, I have found their approach to be focused, professional and practical.’
‘Angela Dimsdale Gill has extensive experience in acting on professional negligence cases, whether for the claimant or the defendant. Angela is widely recognised as a leading figure in this field. Matthew Bullen also has wide experience in this field, as has Nathan Sherlock.’
‘ The Hogan Lovells pensions team prides itself on being involved in the most complex matters, which is undoubtedly true.’
‘Nicholas Heaton is fantastic. Technically superb, he is equally adept with the detail and the big picture, and never loses sight of what the client wants and what capital the other side might make of certain litigation decisions. Angela Dimsdale-Gill is a doughty opponent and will fight her client’s case tenaciously, while Matthew Bullen is bright and energetic.’
‘Exceptional partner commitment and tremendous attention to detail.’
‘Matthew Bullen is the most hard-working and committed solicitor I know.’
‘The team is comprised of very good litigators, who have great experience dealing with professional negligence cases, and a particular specialisation in relation to professional negligence in a pensions context. Angela Dimsdale Gill is vastly experienced, having handled some of the biggest and high-profile pension disputes in the past couple of decades.’
Key clients
ENRC
BAT Industries
Work highlights
- Acting for ENRC in the precedent-setting and widely reported proceedings against its former solicitors, Dechert LLP, former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard, and the UK Serious Fraud Office.
- Representing BAT in high-profile $800m auditor negligence claims against PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
- Advising the trustee of a UK pension scheme in relation to potential negligence claims against a major international law firm valued in excess of £600m.
Investment fund formation and management > Real estate funds Tier 2
Well placed to advise on cross-border issues by virtue of its large global network, Hogan Lovells International LLP handles the full range of closed-ended and open-ended real estate funds matters. Practice head Nicholas Holman is experienced in a broad range of funds matters, including private equity funds, infrastructure funds, private credit funds, secondaries, co-investments, real estate funds and venture funds. He is supported by Sian Owles, who is recommended for joint ventures and club deal terms, as well as fund structuring, restructuring and investments. Amelia Stawpert - who was promoted to partner in January 2023 - acts for issuers, sponsors and investors on both listed and private funds, while counsel James Alder advises on the establishment, structuring, regulation and marketing of funds.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Holman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Nick Holman leads a highly accomplished and approachable team which is always able to quickly adapt and react to deal/client changes, regulatory updates and tax-led structuring requirements.’
‘Nick Holman is a highly accomplished partner who has the ability to distil and explain highly complex matters in a succinct and digestible manner.’
Key clients
M&G Real Estate
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments)
Innagreen Investments
Numis Securities
NTM Capital
Work highlights
- Advised M&G Real Estate on the launch of its flagship open-ended European Living Fund, focused on the residential sector and valued at €578m.
- Advised abrdn Investcorp Infrastructure Partners on the launch of their latest concession infrastructure investment vehicle, domiciled in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
- Advised Innagreen Investments on the launch of its new global renewable energy fund, seeking to raise $1bn in investor commitments with an initial commitment of $150m investment from Morrison & Co.
Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s ‘multidisciplinary and multicultural team’, which is led globally by Philip Robb, possesses ‘extensive legal knowledge’, allowing it to act on blockbuster M&A deals for an impressive array of global energy players, asset managers and senior lenders. The team shows a real strength creating investment platforms, as well as establishing other platforms in the UK focused on digital infrastructure assets. Beyond this work, the group has advised companies and private funds on investments in projects across Latin America, Africa and Europe. Finance partner Andrew Gallagher‘s comprehensive sector focus sees him regularly work with senior lenders and borrowers on the acquisition and financing of a number of projects, most regularly with banking clients in connection with the digital infrastructure space. Florian Agnel has built an impressive portfolio of international mandates, with a broad skillset including M&A, secondary market and project development work. Philip Brown is reputed for his debt and equity financing capabilities, as well as his understanding of the UK infrastructure market. Sarah Shaw focuses on M&A within the energy space – an area of work that has been strengthened further through the arrival of Alastair Young from Bracewell (UK) LLP in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Philip Robb
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good strength in depth’
‘Andrew Gallagher brings to bear huge experience, and able to provide view of the big points in a timely manner
‘Fully dedicated people allocating the necessary resources to the different parts of a project and not billing for people where they don’t contribute. Multidisciplinary and multicultural team that adds on to the their extensive legal knowledge.’
‘When Florian Agnel joins a project he is part of the team, and confidently and competently indicates all pros and cons to the sponsor to decide.’
Key clients
The Crown Estate
Macquarie Capital
Natixis SA
Transmission Capital Partners
Pantheon
GLIL
Vinci Concessions and Mytilineos consortium
Sojitz Corporation
Affinity Water
abrdn
Cross London Trains Limited
Innagreen
Wintershall Dea
Work highlights
- Advised longstanding client The Crown Estate on the award of landmark agreements for the development of six fixed offshore wind projects. The completion of these agreements marks the culmination of a significant UK project known as Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4.
- Advised Natixis, as debt arranger, and the senior lenders for a Macquarie-led consortium on the acquisition financing of a majority stake in a substantial fibre to the home (FTTH) access network located in rural areas of several Spanish provinces belonging to MasMovil in Spain.
- Advised a large group of infrastructure senior lenders to TCP (majority owned & managed by Amber Infrastructure/INPP) on the acquisition and multi-sourced financing of the 714 MW East Anglia One Offshore Wind Transmission assets (OFTO) from the wind farm operator owned by Scottish Power Renewables and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group.
Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for participants throughout the entire oil & gas sector, utilising the firm’s global reach to advise across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The team handles a full suit of matters, from advising on large-scale projects to anti-corruption advice, with particular expertise in disputes, especially high-value arbitrations. Co-head of the energy & natural resources group Sarah Shaw is vastly experienced in upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas M&A. Head of the oil, gas & LNG group Ben Sulaiman acts for the firm’s high-end clients in the space on transactional and regulatory matters. Ben Hornan is the go-to name on the team for disputes work in the oil, gas and mining sub-sectors.Practice head(s):
Sarah Shaw; Ben Sulaiman
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sojitz Corporation
CNOOC E&P Nigeria Limited
Shah Deniz Consortium: BP, SOCAR, Petronas, Lukoil, TPAO, NICO.
UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
HM Treasury
Wintershall Dea
Chevron
BP
QatarEnergy
Work highlights
- Advised longstanding client Sojitz Corporation, a global energy player with specific expertise in the gas and power infrastructure sector, on its 25% investment in Helios, the holding company of Axxela Ltd, the largest private sector gas distributor in Nigeria.
- Advising the UK Government (Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, now Department of Energy Security & Net Zero) on the special administration, funding and sale of Bulb Energy.
- Advising as sole project counsel for the entire Consortium, led by BP and SOCAR, on the US$40 billion Shah Deniz 2 Gas Project and Southern Gas Corridor.
Real estate > Commercial property: investment Tier 2
With a stellar client roster of corporate occupiers, Hogan Lovells International LLP advises developers, funds, and public bodies on the full spectrum of development and regeneration matters. The ‘collaborative and energetic team’ is also well-placed to assist global family offices, institutional investors, private equity houses and sovereign wealth funds across the entire property lifecycle. Head of the team Oliver Chamberlain caters to acquisitions and disposals, as well as the real estate elements of distressed debt. Global head of real estate Daniel Norris is seasoned in asset management, in addition to shopping centre purchases and sales, while Dion Panambalana and Gill McGreevy excel in development and regeneration projects. Jackie NewsteadPractice head(s):
Oliver Chamberlain; Daniel Norris
Other key lawyers:
Dion Panambalana; Gill McGreevy; Jackie Newstead; Sian Owles; Edward Newport; Nicholas Roberts
Key clients
SCPI Pierval Santé
Roku
Immediate Capital Group
Valor Real Estate Partners LLP
Aberdeen Standard
British Land
CapitaLand
CCLA Investment Management
Columbia Threadneedle
Landsec
Coal Pension Funds
M&G Real Estate (Prudential)
Pontegadea
Shaftesbury
Electra
The Crown Estate
U+I Group Plc
Work highlights
- Acting for SCPI Pierval Santé on its investment into the UK in the regulated care home/senior living market.
- Advised Columbia Threadneedle and DV4 on the acquisition of Castlepoint Shopping Centre and the associated joint venture arrangements.
- Advised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on its acquisition of the OVO Arena, Wembley.
Real estate > Construction: contentious Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP lends its extensive expertise to a diverse range of global clients within sectors like power, energy, transport, process plant, real estate development, and infrastructure. Rupert Sydenham, who spearheads the team, is well-versed in formal and informal dispute resolution proceedings and has solid knowledge in procurement disputes. The team has been recently strengthened by the addition of Emerson Holmes, who joined from King & Spalding LLP’s Singapore office in November 2022. Holmes brings to the team in-depth technical and procedural understanding of construction and engineering international arbitration. Meanwhile, Tom Smith is proficient in advising on projects that span the full spectrum of construction and engineering matters, including nuclear, conventional and renewable power, and aerospace and defence.Practice head(s):
Rupert Sydenham
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their construction disputes team are amongst the best in EMEA and APAC. They have considerable experience in complex, large-scale disputes.’
‘Emerson Holmes quickly grasps technical issues and is able to suggest practical solutions. His focus is always on helping clients resolve their problems as effectively and efficiently as possible.’
‘Excellent legal advice delivered with keen commercial awareness.’
‘Emerson Holmes has in-depth experience of heavy construction disputes; and, in the context of such disputes, he brings with him a unique combination of sophistication and unflagging endeavour.’
‘Excellent team and great to work with. Very client-focused and provide clear instructions to experts.’
‘Excellent partners, particularly Rupert Sydenham, Tom Smith, and Emerson Holmes.’
‘The addition of Emerson Holmes to the team in London represents a significant enhancement to the team.’
‘They are at the top of their game in this arena, and I would regard them as a go-to firm.’
Work highlights
Real estate > Construction: non-contentious Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP is recognised for its sector expertise in power, energy, transport, and infrastructure. The firm serves a diverse clientele including developers, owners, contractors, manufacturers, and consultants. Spearheading the team is Gillian ThomasPractice head(s):
Gillian Thomas
Other key lawyers:
Adrian Walker; Jeremy Brittenden; Malcolm Parry
Key clients
King’s Cross Central LP
Argent Related
Paradise Circus Ltd Partnership
The Crown Estate
Cross London Trains Limited
National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU)
Government of Uzbekistan
Work highlights
- Advising King’s Cross Central LP on all construction aspects of the £2bn, 8 million square feet King’s Cross Central development, London’s most prestigious mixed development. Advice has included all associated infrastructure and public realm works.
- Advising Argent Related as development partner in the multibillion-pound Brent Cross Town regeneration scheme.
- Advising on a new landmark development in the heart of Birmingham, including on construction contracts for the onsite infrastructure podium works and the asset protection agreement with Birmingham City Council.
Real estate > Property finance Tier 2
A favourite among private equity houses, banks, debt funds and sovereign wealth funds, Hogan Lovells International LLP's ‘well-resourced‘ group ‘handle complex transactions with multiple lender groups’ across the UK and Europe. Andrew Flemming heads the group and is a trusted counsel on loan-on-loan, loan purchases, development and acquisition finance. For borrowers, Jo Solomon is the lead partner, and Katie Gill is recommended for hotel finance. Associate Simon Bacchus is noted for back-leverage arrangements and on Sharia law compliant real estate financings.Practice head(s):
Andrew Flemming
Other key lawyers:
Jo Solomon; Katie Gill; Simon Bacchus
Testimonials
‘Great attitude. Always available. Have all the skills we need. Banking, corporate, tax, planning, litigation etc.’
‘The Hogan Lovells team is well resourced. They are able to handle complex transactions with multiple lender groups and non-vanilla structures. There is a good level of partner direction with support from junior team members.’
‘Simon Bacchus was very helpful in leading the re-negotiation of a financing facility with multiple lending parties. Simon was able to consolidate disparate views and distil key issues to ensure that a consensus view was formed and that the transaction closed on time.’
Key clients
KW Holdings Co Limited
Carte Postale Investment Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Shiva Hotels in respect of £76m mezzanine financing in respect of four of their hotels in London.
- Advising Carte Postale Investment Limited on the refinancing and CapEx financing of the Beaumier Group by Cheyne.
Risk advisory > Corporate governance Tier 2
Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious governance matters, acting for companies and their directors and shareholders on compliance, risk management, investigations, transactions, disputes and enforcement. The team is also well-regarded for its expertise in M&A-related governance matters, ESG and shareholder activism, with a focus on the consumer, industrial, tech and fintech sectors. John Livesey joined from Linklaters LLP in September 2022 and Alastair Young joined from Bracewell (UK) LLP in April 2023; both bring strong corporate expertise to the team. Former practice head Patrick Sarch left the firm in February 2024.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Shaftesbury PLC
Cignpost Diagnostics
ITV
The Crown Estate
Uber
The Gambling Commission
SMS
Global Ports Holding
Work highlights
- Advised FTSE-250 listed Shaftesbury PLC and its Board on its recommended £5bn all-share merger with fellow FTSE-250 listed Capital & Counties Properties PLC.
- Advised BAT and JSC CB PrivatBank amongst others on major litigation relating to corporate governance issues, where the size and/or nature of the claims were very material, the legal issues were complex, and their resolutions set new precedents.
- Advised various investors, including Gatemore Capital, and issuers on contested corporate governance matters, such as requisitioned meetings, board changes, strategic reviews, short selling attacks, and more.
Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) Tier 2
Counting global FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies among its ‘unparalleled client roster’, the white collar and fraud team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-positioned to manage multi-jurisdictional investigations and provide criminal defence advice. The practice is particularly active in high-profile SFO and FCA proceedings, demonstrating considerable strength in the bribery and corruption field, as well as regularly advising corporations in relation to HMRC tax fraud investigations. The ‘exceptional’ Claire LipworthOther key lawyers:
Claire Lipworth; Liam Naidoo; Olga Tocewicz; Alex Hohl; Reuben Vandercruyssen
Testimonials
‘The team has an unparalleled client roster and is able to advise urgently and in depth on the most complex of legal issues. The depth and width of their experience and knowledge is absolutely breath-taking.’
‘Claire Lipworth’s experience is exceptional; she knows the law and the practical issues like no other adviser. Michael Roberts is a powerhouse, who drove the ENRC litigation with exceptional clarity of thought, tenacity, fearlessness and ingenuity.’
‘Liam Naidoo is an excellent white collar crime lawyer, always available to discuss risks and lead other lawyers in the firm if we need support in non-UK jurisdictions.’
‘Liam Naidoo and Alex Hohl are clear stars, market leaders and fantastic lawyers. They are not alarmists, but calm and composed strategists who clients can trust.’
‘Hogan Lovells’ white collar crime team has worked with us on a number of matters and always delivered work of the highest quality. They are prepared to invest in our relationship and give up time to understand our business and our priorities. We hugely value the quality of their support and the time they invest in helping us to stay on top of new legal developments which may be relevant to us.’
‘The late Crispin Rapinet ran a great ship and went above and beyond personally to ensure we felt l like a valued client. He had an incredible ability to give practical and meaningful advice.
Liam Naidoo has a great grasp of the issues and is a very skilled communicator who has helped us deal with some tricky problems in the past.’
‘Olga is truly excellent in both her legal and strategic advice. She always anticipates the issue and can give practical advice regardless of the industry. She is collaborative and successfully pulls in other related expertise from different teams as the matter requires. Highly recommended.’
Work highlights
- Advising a major medical device manufacturer client in relation to multi-agency investigations into alleged corrupt and anti-competitive activity by its business partners.
- Representing a Kazakh mining company (ENRC) in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, and a range of unprecedented disputes arising out of the investigation.
- Advising a global fintech in respect of an ongoing criminal investigation conducted by the enforcement division of the FCA into breaches of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – mid-large cap Tier 3
Well versed in both issuer and underwriter work, Hogan Lovells International LLP is noted for its cross-jurisdicitional capabilities across IPOs, equity capital raisings, secondary offerings, and private placements of securities, among other work. Key names to note include Daniel Simons, whose recent highlights include high-value SPAC deals and placings, often with a cross-border element.Practice head(s):
Daniel Simons; Jonathan Baird; Tom Brassington; Nicola Evans; Erik Jamieson
Key clients
Barclays Bank PLC
Jefferies International Limited
Numis Securities Limited
Electra Private Equity plc
Southern Energy
J.P. Morgan
UBS
Marathon Group
Goldman Sachs
Grainger plc
Clipper Logistics plc
Shaftsbury plc
Peel Hunt
Internet Mobile Communications Limited
Work highlights
- Advised EFIC1, a special purpose acquisition company (known as a SPAC), on its business combination with Dutch tech firm Azerion, at an enterprise value of €1.3 billion.
- Advised JP Morgan Cazenove and Akur as joint bookrunners on the IPO and placing programme of Digital 9 Infrastructure and subsequent fundraises under that programme raising a total of £845 million in the company’s first year of operations.
- Advised Liberum as sponsor and Numis as joint bookrunner in relation to the launch by Chrysalis Investment Limited of a £600 million open offer, initial placing and placing programme, as well as a number of offers launched under that programme.
Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap Tier 3
Work highlights
Corporate and commercial > EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs Tier 3
Working seamlessly with colleagues across offices in the US, EU and Asia, Hogan Lovells International LLP offer specialist expertise in a broad range of complex trade matters concerning FDI reviews, export controls, customs law and policy, global encryption controls and sanctions. Practice head Aline Doussin is a recognised leader in the field of international trade law, overseeing a practice that services clients across a number of key economic sectors including financial services, technology, defence, energy and life sciences.Practice head(s):
Aline Doussin
Testimonials
‘Aline Doussin’s team provides superb client service on customs and trade matters. Aline has deep expertise in this field, is an excellent communicator and is outstanding on overall strategy.’
‘Aline Doussin has true specialist expertise in the field of trade and customs, she instils confidence in clients and she is in high demand’.
‘Hogan Lovells provides a service which makes each client feel like they have the teams full attention and support. They are attentive and knowledgeable, and the work and advice they provide is always presented in a clear and understandable way.’
‘The individuals I have worked with are very attentive and always available despite their busy schedules. This makes them stand out from other firms I have worked with.’
Key clients
Department for International Trade
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (ABC)
Work highlights
- Advised the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) on its trade negotiations and implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s) with Australia and New Zealand.
- Advised AmerisourceBergen Corporation (ABC) on the FDI aspects of its US$6.47 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Tier 3
Commended for its ‘incredible depth and breadth of knowledge’, Hogan Lovells International LLP counts global banks, asset managers and financial market infrastructure providers, in addition to fintech start-ups, among its key roster of clients. Practice leader Jonathan Chertkow has demonstrable experience in the payments and consumer finance sectors, while Rachel KentPractice head(s):
Jonathan Chertkow
Other key lawyers:
Rachel Kent; Michael Thomas; James Black; Rita Hunter; Roger Tym; Charlie Middleton
Testimonials
‘Rachel Kent has outstanding insight into government policy and regulatory change.’
‘Jonathan Chertkow has been our go-to support for day-to-day queries on payments and consumer credit. He and his team bring a wealth of experience and offer practical and commercial advice that helps us to create innovative solutions to satisfy the reg requirements while maintaining our customers’ user experience.’
‘Michael Thomas is our go-to for financial services regulatory advice. He has unparalleled knowledge.’
‘The team has an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge, in addition to being incredibly responsive, keenly aware of businesses’ commercial and stakeholder needs, and providing incredibly high quality and thoughtful advice.’
‘I worked the most with Rita Hunter in our relationship with Hogan Lovells and found her ability to take complicated and evolving regulation in its generic form (i.e., written for all asset classes) and match it to our asset class and more specifically to our investment strategy to be incredibly valuable.’
‘Roger Tym provides excellent and pragmatic advice.’
‘The team are market leaders in consumer credit regulatory advice, including peer to peer lending. They are very responsive and also pragmatic in their advice.’
‘James Black has long been a trusted adviser. He is a very strong technical lawyer with excellent market knowledge, and provides concise and helpful advice.’
Key clients
ALD Automotive
AXA
Bitpanda
Bitstamp
BlackRock
BlockFi
BNP Paribas
BNY Mellon
Checkout Ltd
Citigroup
Clear Junction
Computershare
Co-operative Bank
Credit Karma
Credit Kudos
Curve
Daimler
Ebury
Euronet/Ria
Expedia
Ford
Generation Home
Habito
Hampden and Co
Hampshire Trust Bank
ICBC
Intriva Capital
Invesco
Investec
Lendable
Lending works
Livemore Capital
Lloyds Banking Group
Masthaven Bank Limited
Moneyfold
Monzo
Nationwide
Open Banking Ltd
PayPal
Paysafe
PIMCO
PingPong
Plaid
Prudential
Revolut
Santander
Shopify
Stripe
TheCityUK
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
The Just Group
The London Metal Exchange / LME Clear
The Montreal Exchange
Tipalti
Trussle
TSB Bank
UBS AG
UK Finance
VocaLink
Volkswagen
Worldpay
Zopa
Work highlights
- Advised a UK bank on the sale of its mortgage book to another UK bank in June 2022.
Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m) Tier 3
Working with a diverse roster of sponsors, management teams, and financial institutions, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s varied mid-market capabilities include secondary transactions, investment deals, and portfolio company sell-side processes. Ed Harris, ‘a valued partner‘ in GP-led deals, is also noted for his experience in secondaries and co-investments. John Connell is rated as an ‘excellent operator‘, particularly in financial services and insurance-driven work. Leanne Moezi‘s recent engagements include big-ticket cross-border acquisitions for management teams, while counsel Simon Grimshaw – who divides his time between London and Birmingham – is noted for his experience in growth capital transactions. Fellow counsel Cees Brouwer and senior associate Charlotte Monk – regarded as a ‘top-class lawyer’ – are also recommended. John Livesey – a specialist in Spanish and Latin American deals – joined the team from Linklaters LLP in September 2022.Practice head(s):
Ed Harris
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Ed Harris and his team have deep experience in the GP-led space and have been active on both the sell and buy side for a number of years. They’ve advised both on lead and syndicate situations and have the right amount of M&A and fund experience to be a valued partner in these deals..’
‘Ed Harris and Charlotte Monk are top-class lawyers and a great combination of experience and down-to-earth, hard working attitude.’
‘Strength in depth, strong firm culture.’
‘John Connell is an excellent operator. He delivers results without compromise. Incredibly proactive and hardworking.’
Key clients
Ares Management
British Business Bank
Committed Advisors
Eurazeo
Expedition Growth Capital
IH International
Infratil
Pantheon Ventures
Patron Capital Advisers
Ventiga Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Pantheon on various secondary transactions, including in respect of portfolios of LP interests and in its capacity as lead investor in GP-led secondaries, and fund formation, including advising on the formation of a strategic real estate platform with Elliott Bay Capital Trust.
- Advised Eurazeo in relation to G Square Healthcare Private Equity LLP’s closing of a €500m continuation fund vehicle in connection with the acquisition of three existing assets from its existing vehicles, G Square Capital I and G Square Capital II.
- Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) on their US$290m equity investment in Elemental Holding SA.
Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax Tier 3
Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 3
Consistently acting for investors, states and state-owned entities, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s 'very competent' London practice is particularly focused on BIT-related claims. The team also houses specialists in energy and infrastructure sector matters, as well as expertise in acting for states, companies and individuals from Eastern Europe. Clients additionally benefit from the group's enviable ability to leverage the firm's network of on-the-ground experts. PIL practice leader Markus BurgstallerPractice head(s):
Markus Burgstaller
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very competent and easy to work with.’
‘Markus Burgstaller is a statesman when it comes to investor-state disputes, public international law and EU law. He is easy to work with and brilliant in his analysis.’
Key clients
Government of the Slovak Republic
Government of the Republic of India
Government of Ukraine
Mainstream Renewable Power
Clara Petroleum
Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s tax disputes offering works within the firm’s larger tax team and provides cross-sector services with key strengths in the technology, insurance, and real estate sectors. European tax disputes head Rupert Shiers leads the team. Shiers has broad tax litigation expertise and acts for both domestic and international clients.Practice head(s):
Rupert Shiers
Work highlights
- Advised a UK Publishing Group on an HMRC enquiry into the tax deductibility of expenses arising from legal claims for breach of privacy by staff and others working for the group.
- Advised Gen Re on significant corporation tax losses arising from a group reorganisation.
- Advised a US tech company on HMRC’s extensive information request for documents in respect of an intragroup refinancing of existing debt instruments in order to review the permissibility under the loan relationship rules.
Employment > Employee share schemes Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP handles a broad range of issues, including the corporate, tax, and regulatory aspects of management and employee share incentive arrangements. The practice leverages its global reach to produce country specific share plans. Group head Fiona Bantock is an authority on the tax and structuring aspects of employee incentives. Paul RandallPractice head(s):
Fiona Bantock
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Laboratory Corporation of America
Shaftesbury PLC
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Clipper Logistics plc
Flipkart Private Limited/PhonePe Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Shaftesbury on its recommended £5bn all-share merger with Capital & Counties Properties PLC.
- Advised Tetra Tech, Inc. on its competing and recommended £636m takeover offer of RPS Group plc.
- Advised PhonePe on the separation of ownership of PhonePe Private Limited, India from Flipkart Private Limited.
Employment > Health and safety Tier 3
The health and safety practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-equipped to handle high-profile health and safety matters across a broad range of industries. The team handles numerous coroner’s inquests and criminal prosecutions. A key example of such is its representation of Pret a Manger following the death of a customer after the consumption of a dairy-contaminated ‘dairy-free’ labelled product. The team also provides non-contentious compliance advice on a variety of issues. The practice is co-headed by Richard Welfare and Claire LipworthPractice head(s):
Richard Welfare; Claire Lipworth; Helen Boniface
Other key lawyers:
Scott Baxter; Haylea Campbell
Testimonials
‘I have been extremely impressed by the team. The quality of their lawyers is first-rate. Their systems for efficient and effective delivery are also excellent.’
‘Richard Welfare is an excellent partner who shows real leadership. He is clever, calm and client-focused.’
‘Helen Boniface is outstanding. Her deep experience of both criminal health and safety cases and related inquests provides a comprehensive service to clients.’
‘The team’s unique strengths lie in the diversity of the work it undertakes, from civil damage claims to public inquiries into major incidents. They also have people with an excellent range of skills.’
‘Helen Boniface is a stand-out team member who provides outstanding strategic oversight and guidance and brings a wealth of experience to cases of the greatest possible complexity and public profile. She is well-connected, trusted and gifted at client liaison.’
‘Scott Baxter and Haylea Campbell are emerging stars; they are incredibly popular team players, trusted by clients, thorough and liked by other lawyers despite never holding back from a robust defence of clients’ interests.’
Key clients
Bereaved families of the Manchester Arena Terror attack
Pret a Manager
Crown Estate
Work highlights
- Representing six bereaved families in the Manchester Arena Inquiry, in which the Chair, Sir John Saunders, is investigating the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
- Representing Pret a Manger following the death of a customer who had consumed a Pret wrap (that was contaminated with dairy from a third party specialist dairy-free supplied) shortly prior to her death.
- Acted as sole legal adviser to The Crown Estate in relation to the Estate’s wind, tidal and gas storage portfolios in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Finance > Acquisition finance Tier 3
The ‘extremely approachable and knowledgeable’ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP provides ‘exceptional client service’ to a creditor-focused client base that includes a high proportion of credit funds engaged in lending within the mid to-upper-mid market. Team head Paul Mullen has been instrumental to the firm’s growth in this area, and his broad transactional nous, that includes expertise across a range of direct lending products, means the firm is also regularly instructed to advise clients on developing new and innovative products in the market. Jo Robinson also has significant experience in the space, particularly in relation to the unitranche product, as does the ‘very user friendly’ Francis Booth. The firm also continues to handle work for conventional banks, with vastly experienced practitioners Penny AngellPractice head(s):
Paul Mullen
Other key lawyers:
Matthew Cottis; Penny Angell; Jo Robinson; Francis Booth; Scott Gibson
Testimonials
‘Extremely approachable and knowledgeable. Strong ability to distil more complex legal points in to more simple explanations.’
‘Strong commercial acumen and willing to tell us as clients when to push harder, and understanding of counterparties to get the best deal for us.’
‘Exceptional client service is provided by everyone from the London managing partner down; vastly experienced and thoroughly professional. I could not rate them highly enough.’
‘Penny Angell and Scott Gibson have been truly exceptional on our latest transaction. Their devotion to delivering client service, finding solutions and getting the job done could not be praised highly enough.’
‘Francis Booth is very user friendly and has great market knowledge.’
Key clients
HSBC
Ares Management
Macquarie
Intermediate Capital Group
Five Arrows
Ardian
Tikehau Investment Managers
Park Square Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Ares Management as lender on the £790m financing for a consortium of the CareTech founders and Three Hills Capital Partners to acquire CareTech Holdings plc.
- Advising AshGrove as lender in relation to term facilities provided to Zift in connection with its refinancing of existing indebtedness and advising in relation to the roll-through of the AshGrove facilities on the acquisition of Zift by Investcorp.
- Advised Ares as new lender to Sykes Cottages group for the refinancing of existing facilities provided by Bridgepoint Credit (formerly EQT) and the acquisition of the Forest Holidays group .
Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans Tier 3
While it has been somewhat eclipsed by its market-leading mid-market credit fund-focused leveraged finance offering, the 'solutions-oriented' team at Hogan Lovells International LLP still maintains strong core commercial bank relationships which inform a good deal of syndicated corporate lending work. In addition, the firm also handles some work for large corporates on their debt finance transactions, with vastly experienced finance practitioner Matthew CottisPractice head(s):
Paul Mullen
Other key lawyers:
Matthew Cottis; Penny Angell; Jo Robinson; Katie Gill; Francis Booth; Scott Gibson
Testimonials
‘The team is solutions-oriented and risks focused. They also have the ability to co-ordinate multi jurisdiction and discipline engagements.’
‘Highly engaged and responsive team, with great industry knowledge and experience.’
‘Strong partner-led team with deep expertise and great understanding of our needs.’
Work highlights
Finance > Debt capital markets Tier 3
The London office of Hogan Lovells International LLP is particularly well known for advising trustees and agents on DCM deals, though the team advises on a broad range of transactions in close collaboration with colleagues across the firm's global network. The firm has both English and US law capability in London, as well as specialist trustee expertise. Indeed, practice head Kit Johnson is regarded as one of the market's leading advisers to corporate trustees on debt and structured finance instruments. Key partner Andrew Carey is highly experienced in international debt offerings, including securities programmes, corporate, and sovereign bonds, and he frequently acts for trustees in bond restructurings. Johnson recently advised Citibank in its trustee and agency capacities on a €700m sustainability-linked bond offering by Faurecia S.A. Carey recently acted for automotive safety supplier Autoliv in the update of its €3bn EMTN programme.Practice head(s):
Kit Johnson
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Autoliv Inc.
Citibank, N.A., London Branch
Taulia Inc.
Affinity Water
Bank of America
Deutsche Bank
BNP Paribas
Monument RE
African Export-Import Bank
Bank of New York Mellon
Elavon
U.S. Bank
Work highlights
- The Trust and Agency team advised Citibank in its Trustee and Agency capacities on a €700m Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance by Faurecia S.A. in November 2022.
- Advising Taulia Inc, a San Francisco-based fintech business that provides working capital management, electronic invoicing, supply-chain finance, and dynamic discounting services to large, usually multinational, organisations.
- Advised FTSE-250 listed Shaftesbury PLC and its Board on its recommended £5 billion all-share merger with fellow FTSE-250 listed Capital & Counties Properties PLC.
Finance > High yield Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for both issuers and banks in high yield bond transactions, whether new issuance or restructuring, and it has particular strength in deals by companies in the hospitality, real estate, automotive and aviation sectors. Practice head Sylvain Dhennin is the specialist high yield partner. He advised banks including HSBC, Société Générale and Barclays on the issuance of €300m unsecured in sustainability-linked senior notes by Rexel. DCM partner Andrew Carey is head of the sustainable finance and investment practice, which sees him play a key role in ESG-related high yield bond transactions, including the Rexel deal. Dhennin also acted for a issuer Cinven in a €550m deal to finance the acquisition of Arcaplanet.Practice head(s):
Sylvain Dhennin
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC, Société Générale, Barclays, Wells Fargo, BBVA, and Natixis
BNP Paribas
Cinven
Ciena
Sun Capital Partners
Jaguar Land Rover
Brookfield – BCP V Modular Services Finance PLC/BCP V Modular Services Finance II PLC
Work highlights
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, HSBC, Société Générale, Barclays, Wells Fargo, BBVA, Natixis new issuance of €300million unsecured sustainability-linked senior notes due 2028 by Rexel.
- Advised the banks, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan on the bond offering by Modulaire of €1.183B Equivalent Sustainability-Linked 7Y senior secured notes and €435M 8Y senior unsecured notes. This was the largest sustainability-linked bond offering at the time.
- Advised the issuer in the context of this large and complex bond offering to fund the acquisition by Cinven and Fressnapf of Arcaplanet. This was one of the largest and most complex bond offerings in Italy this year.
Industry focus > Emerging markets Tier 3
Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP is a regular fixture on unusual insurance policies and clauses, economic/trade sanctions in the (re)insurance market – an area in which Jamie Rogers excels – and cases in the Lloyd’s market. Global co-chair Nick AtkinsPractice head(s):
Nick Atkins
Other key lawyers:
Victor Fornasier; Jamie Rogers; Lydia Savill; Charlie Shute; Ellie Rees
Testimonials
‘A team with thorough knowledge of the (re)insurance sector – approachable and an excellent sounding board for our discussions in higher-risk scenarios.’
‘Jamie Rogers and Ellie Rees have been an invaluable resource to call upon when discussing the “business end” of international sanctions.’
‘I’ve found the team to have an excellent understanding of sanctions legislation, but also a commercially minded approach to navigating sanctions pitfalls in a (re)insurance context.’
Key clients
Mulsanne Insurance Company Limited
Citibank
Securis
Lloyds
Qatar Re
Starr
AXA
Work highlights
- Represented Mulsanne and its shareholders in ongoing litigation against a former distributor, Marshmallow Financial Services Limited.
- Advised Citibank in relation to PPI claims for more than 10 years, and now advising on cutting edge legal developments arising from the end stage of the permitted period for PPI claims.
- Representing Citibank before the Supreme Court in Potter v Canada Square Operations (awaiting judgement).
Projects, energy and natural resources > Mining and minerals Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP provides a full-suite of legal services to oil & gas clients, spanning exploration, development and production – with the group’s recent deal flow including project development, construction, financing, M&A, litigation and ESG matters, among others. Adrian Walker has over 25 years experience in the space and co-leads the team alongside global co-head of energy and natural resources Sarah Shaw.Practice head(s):
Adrian Walker; Sarah Shaw
Other key lawyers:
Kieron O’Callaghan
Key clients
ENRC
London Metal Exchange
Work highlights
Projects, energy and natural resources > Water Tier 3
Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients on the spectrum of water-related issues, supporting water companies and investors with M&A, project development and regulatory issues in the UK and abroad. Counsel Charles Ford heads the team, advising clients on price reviews, financing arrangements for, and investments into, key infrastructure projects, in addition to water infrastructure transactions.Practice head(s):
Charles Ford
Key clients
Affinity Water
Work highlights
- Advised Affinity Water on the issuance of its first green bond, a Class A £130m 0.01% CPI-Linked private placement due September 2038. The proceeds will be used to finance key investments outlined in Affinity’s new Green Finance Framework.
- Appointed to Affinity Water’s inaugural legal panel.
- Advised Affinity Water on PR24.
Real estate > Planning Tier 3
Hannah Quarterman leads the broad planning practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP and supports clients across the full range of planning matters, including regeneration and infrastructure projects. Quarterman is an ‘excellent lawyer’, with particular specialisms in compulsory purchase and CIL work. Senior associate David Wood advises on projects in the infrastructure and energy sector, and the team is experienced in environmental and ESG matters, such as biodiversity net gain. The practice demonstrates expertise in specialist planning matters, such as rights of light, and senior associate Robert Gowing brings heritage-related experience to the team.Practice head(s):
Hannah Quarterman
Other key lawyers:
David Wood; Caroline Stares; Robert Gowing; Rosie Shields;
Testimonials
‘We have been very impressed with the partner-led commercial advice.’
‘Robert Gowing is dedicated and an excellent planning lawyer.’
‘Hogan Lovells’ planning team is the perfect combination of genuinely lovely people who are also exceptional at their jobs. As a group, they are responsive, clear, and willing to go above and beyond always with a friendly and collegiate manner. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Hannah Quarterman is second-to-none. She is whip-smart and an excellent lawyer. She gives clear, considered advice and is able to think through the knottiest issues with clarity and certainty. I trust her judgment implicitly. She is also a joy to work with.’
‘Rosie Shields is a talented associate who goes above and beyond and is also able to consider and advise on difficult issues with clarity.’
‘Polished, commercially minded, perceptive and straightforward about both the weaknesses and strengths of the client’s position’
‘Hannah Quarterman and Caroline Stares produce carefully thought through, illuminating and immensely helpful instructions.’
Key clients
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers UK Ltd
Greystoke Land Ltd
Related Argent
The Berkeley Group
Encyclis
Veolia
Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration
M&G Real Estate
Intermediate Capital Group
J.P. Morgan
British Land
Landsec
Create Commercial REIT
Airbnb
MSD
The Church Commissioners for England
Minerva
BentallGreenOak
Work highlights
- Advising Related Argent on all planning matters relating to the redevelopment of Brent Cross Town, an £8bn 180 acre mixed-use regeneration scheme providing 6,700 new homes and workspace for over 25,000 people.
- Advising Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration Limited on obtaining planning permission and listed building consents for the £1bn regeneration of Bishopsgate Goodsyard.
- Advising Veolia on the impact to its landfill operations at South Ockendon of National Highways’ proposed Lower Thames Crossing, a 23km motorway linking Essex, London and Kent and including two 4.2km long tunnels under the Thames.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 3
Praised for its ‘timely, accurate and sound advice’, Hogan Lovells International LLP counts household name brands in its client roster, advising on various UK prosecution matters, as well as managing global trade mark portfolios. The practice is well-versed in handling matters arising from the telecoms and automotive sectors. ‘Expert’ Joel Smith, who is reputed for his work on high-profile disputes, IP contractual matters and IP-rich transactions, jointly leads the team alongside Sahira Khwaja, who spearheads the firm’s brands practice, conducting numerous trade mark infringement and portfolio matters for luxury brands in particular. Commended for her ‘excellent client management skills’, senior associate Emily Sharkey is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Joel Smith; Sahira Khwaja
Other key lawyers:
Emily Sharkey; Anneka Dalton
Testimonials
‘Great practical business-orientated advice. Good organisation of the team, distribution of responsibilities. Good communication.’
‘In depth understanding our business and its priorities.’
‘The team provides timely, accurate and sound advice, with a keen sense of our business priorities. Advice provided is practical and takes into account business priorities.’
‘The team has a great understanding of our business and appetite for risk and budgetary considerations. Technology and collaboration are strong – extra broader support and willingness to support in industry federations etc. are very helpful.’
‘Emily Sharkey has excellent client management skills and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Sahira Khwaja has a no nonsense straight talking approach; she provides clear practical advice.’
‘The team acts responsively and provides guidance for business decisions.’
‘Joel Smith is a subject-matter expert, with an ability to communicate complex messages in a business-friendly way.’
Key clients
Intermediate Capital Group
QatarEnergy
News UK
Caterpillar
Volvo
Treasury Wines Estates (TWE)
AXA Insurance UK PLC (AXA)
Lucozade Ribena Suntory
Yum! Brands
Asahi International
International Finance Corporate
Edrington
adidas
Work highlights
- Acting for Caterpillar in UK prosecution matters and disputes, including advising on international trademark disputes relating to the enforcement of its CAT brand, including with Great Wall Motor Company, Puma and Tigercat.
- Advised Intermediate Capital Group on its acquisition of the OVO Arena, Wembley, involving co-existence issues relating to different parties’ use of the geographical term Wembley.
- Representing News UK with a variety of household name brand titles including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS.
Transport > Aviation Tier 3
Transport > Rail Tier 3
Charles Ford leads the practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP. Recently, Ford has been advising on the Government’s rail reform agenda and the sector’s Covid response. The team has also been instructed on some significant rolling stock acquisitions and financings. Andrew Gallagher is another key figure who has advised lenders, sponsors, and borrowers on a variety of rail projects. Rupert Sydenham heads the firm’s construction and engineering disputes practice in London.Practice head(s):
Charles Ford
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Gallagher; Rupert Sydenham
Key clients
Cross London Trains
Work highlights
- Advising Cross London Trains Limited on the £2.5bn Thameslink rolling stock programme.
Investment fund formation and management > Fund finance Tier 4
Highly integrated with its fund formation team, the fund finance group at Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for fund clients, borrowers and lenders on all facility and fund types, assisting with fund set-up to end of fund life financing and ESG financings. Active across the UK, Luxembourg, the US, the Asia Pacific region and offshore jurisdictions, the team offers ‘depth of experience’ and ‘commercial understanding.’ Bolstering the practice with her arrival from DLA Piper in November 2022, practice head and fintech and finance lawyer Bryony Widdup is highly skilled in fund financing, structuring transactions, lending platform and digital assets related work. Another key name to note is fellow new arrival senior associate Mariel Luna, who acts for fund clients on capital call, hybrid and NAV facilities and GP support lines. Other key lawyers include Emma Clarke and Philip Robb.Practice head(s):
Bryony Widdup
Other key lawyers:
Emma Clarke; Philip Robb; Matthew Cottis; Mariel Luna
Testimonials
‘The depth of experience from Bryony Widdup’s team is an invaluable resource. Additionally, the ability to have a deep and connected commercial understanding in addition to their technical legal points allows for best execution as when drafting terms, there is a clear alignment between the commercial direction and the way that it is presented in the docs.’
Key clients
HICL Plc
Infrastructure Investments LP
M&G Secured Property Income Fund
Pantheon Infrastructure Plc
Work highlights
- Advising HICL Infrastructure Plc and its subsidiary Infrastructure Investments LP on the renegotiation of an existing revolving credit facility agreement with a syndicate of international banks including ESG linked aspects to support their principal infrastructure projects.
- Advising M&G Secured Property Income Fund acting by its trustee Northern Trust (Guernsey) Limited in relation to its debt facilities, including the refinancing of an existing revolving credit facility with RBS International to provide funding for, amongst other things, the acquisition of new properties and general working capital.
- Advising Pantheon Infrastructure PLC, a listed global infrastructure fund, on a new multicurrency revolving credit facility for an aggregate commitment of £62.5m with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc.
Investment fund formation and management > Private funds Tier 4
Hogan Lovells International LLP's team is known for its strengths in advising on issues concerning infrastructure funds, as well as venture capital, private equity and impact funds, with notable clients including Abrdn and FMO. Practice head Nicholas Holman is recommended for his 'excellent technical and market knowledge'. Jeremy Pickles has ample experience in both fund formation and GP-led secondaries. Amelia Stawpert and Leanne Moezi are notable names within the team.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Holman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Commitment to the transaction, knowledge and expertise.’
‘Nicholas Holman’s experience and counsel set him apart from other advisors.’
‘Nick is a fantastic partner with excellent technical and market knowledge, which he applies in a commercial way as a trusted advisor to the business.’
Key clients
abrdn plc
British Business Bank
Foundation Investment Partners
FMO
Pantheon Ventures
Ventures Platform Limited
Eurazeo
Committed Advisors
Innagreen Investments
EG Capital
Work highlights
- Advised abrdn, and their JV partner Investcorp, on the launch of their latest concession infrastructure investment vehicle, domiciled in the Abu Dhabi global market and forming part of their Gulf Region concession infrastructure investment fund platform.
- Advised International Finance Corporation (IFC), Proparco and DEG on their consortium investment in Crescera Fund V, a Brazilian private equity impact fund investing in Brazilian companies with a health, education, technology, retail, services and consumer sector focus.
- Advised Innagreen Investments on the launch of its new global renewable energy fund, seeking to raise US$1bn in investor commitments with an initial commitment of US$150m investment from Morrison &Co.
Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables) Tier 4
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s power offering has strong abilities in regulatory matters in the sector, having assisted the UK government and Ofgem on the structuring and delivery of various mandates. Additionally, the team has the capacity to handle all aspects of multi-jurisdictional energy projects. Arun Velusami and Scott Tindall co-lead the practice. Alex Harrison left to Akin and Shah Jahan Khandokar departed to McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP, both in June 2022.Practice head(s):
Arun Velusami; Scott Tindall
Other key lawyers:
Malcolm Parry
Key clients
Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Ofgem
Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan
Vodafone
The Crown Estate
Mytilineos SA
UK Infrastructure Bank
Brighter Life Kenya 2 Ltd
SVEVIND Energy GmbH
UK Government
Work highlights
- Advising IFC and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with a pathfinder PPP project involving the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Uzbekistan.
- Advised the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy BEIS on the structuring and delivery of the Energy Bills Support Scheme EBSS set to deliver to 29m households £400 reductions against their energy bills.
- Advising the energy regulator Ofgem, which has been selected as the economic regulator for the Economic Regulatory Regime (ERR), on the design and delivery of the new economic regulatory support model for CCUS.
Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+ Tier 5
Described by clients as a ‘very commercial’ team with ‘high-level knowledge’, the corporate practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-placed to advise blue chip clients including financial institutions and listed companies on corporate policies, M&A transactions of all types and sizes and ESG matters. With particular strengths in the life sciences and healthcare, financial services, insurance, real estate, energy and industrials and fintech and TMT industries, the team also offers specialist knowledge in emerging markets and on competition and NSI and tax matters. Focusing on the African market, global co-head of the energy and natural resources sector group, Sarah Shaw, acts on a range of matters for corporates, private equity and infrastructure funds on public takeovers, joint ventures, restructurings, acquisitions, and disposals. Nicola Evans, global head of insurance, is often sought out by boards of listed companies to assist with a range of corporate insurance matters. Generalist M&A practitioner Tom Brassington regularly advises clients in the TMT and life sciences arena, while John Connell assists listed companies, banks, financial investors and insurance companies with M&A and disposals. Former co-head Ben Higson left the practice in December 2022, while former co-head Patrick Sarch left the team in February 2024.Other key lawyers:
Sarah Shaw; Nicola Evans; Tom Brassington; John Connell; Peter Watts; Jonathan Russell; Anthony Doolittle
Testimonials
‘Great service and knowledgeable team on market practice , with good advice on approaches with added commercial edge.’
‘Very good technical skills and they use their high-level knowledge, skills and experience in a very practical manner. Very commercial team that applies legal rules and knowledge to provide a solutions-oriented approach in complex legal matters.’
‘Anthony Doolittle is excellent in substantial law advice and has led the various teams in complex transactions. He is also always approachable with his concise advice.’
‘Nicola Evans is proactive, thinks ahead and provides pragmatic solutions.’
‘John Connell delivers results without compromise and is highly proactive.’
Key clients
Internet Mobile Communications Limited
Shaftesbury PLC
Clipper Logistics plc
PerkinElmer, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
ITV plc
AEG Europe
Booking.com
LHV UK Limited
Sojitz Corporation
SMS Group Plc
Global Ports Holding Plc
Work highlights
- Advised FTSE-250 listed Shaftesbury PLC and its board on its recommended £5bn all-share merger with FTSE-250 listed Capital & Counties Properties PLC.
- Advised London- listed Clipper Logistics plc on its recommended c.£1bn cash and shares takeover offer by GXO Logistics, Inc.
- Advised PerkinElmer, Inc., a global life sciences and diagnostics company, on the US$2.45bn sale of its applied, food and enterprise services businesses to New Mountain Capital, a growth-oriented investment firm.
Employment > Employers Tier 5
Hogan Lovells International LLP is recommended for the handling of sensitive whistleblowing allegations and senior executive departure negotiations. The firm also demonstrates capability in overseeing the employment aspects of cross-jurisdictional corporate downsizing and restructuring projects, with a track record of work in the life sciences and banking sectors. The team is helmed by Stefan Martin, a specialist in advising on such projects for MNCs, who is also skilled in trade union negotiations. Ed Bowyer and Anvita Sharma are also key names. Clients note the firm for the fact its 'employment and public law teams work together well'.Practice head(s):
Stefan Martin
Other key lawyers:
Ed Bowyer; Anvita Sharma
Testimonials
‘Strong public law offering is why I use them for legislation work, with the employment and public law teams working together well.’
‘The team displays clearly above average expertise and legal capabilities.’
‘Stefan Martin and Anvita Sharma are our primary contacts. They have typically supported with guidance on employment legislation, the employment bill and our engagement with government.’
‘Ed Bowyer shows a beyond-average availability and reachability for his role. ‘
Key clients
Diligent Corporation
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 5
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport Tier 6
Sponsorship and partnership agreements for sponsors, competition rights holders and team competitors across football, golf, F1 and the Paralympics are frequent mandates for Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s interdisciplinary sports team. Richard Welfare, who heads up the practice, is regularly supported by IP and TMT specialist Sahira Khwaja. Penny Powell is a name to note for motorsport-related M&A instructions, while head of the real estate practice Daniel Norris is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
Richard Welfare
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team at Hogan Lovells is excellent to work with. Responsive and approachable, whether it’s a big or a small ask.’
‘As ever, Richard Welfare remains a fantastic person to work with and the rest of his team. They provide sound guidance and advice and are always happy to help.’
‘Richard Welfare knows our business and our products. He has written contract templates for us, which makes it super efficient to get legal advice during contract negotiation.‘
Key clients
Asahi Europe & International
British Paralympic Association
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
Mars Petcare UK
Crown Pet Foods
Mars Food UK
Sport England
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)
International Paralympic Committee
Work highlights
- Advised Asahi Europe & International Limited on a number of partnership arrangements including its sponsorship of the City Football Group, the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome and a multi-year sponsorship of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team.
- Advising the British Paralympic Association on a range of issues, such as the drafting and negotiation of partnership agreements with existing and new sponsors and putting in place contracts for all of on the ground operations in Paris ahead of the 2024 Paralympic games.
- Supporting Sport England with several major funding schemes that were established to provide support to a wide range of sports during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
Work highlights
Insurance > Insurance litigation: for policyholders
Nick Atkins leads the insurance litigation team at Hogan Lovells International LLP, advising policyholder clients across a range of industry sectors including financial services, energy, hospitality and consumer goods.
France > Shipping finance
Hogan Lovells International LLP > Firm Profile
Change is happening faster than ever, and to stay ahead, you need to anticipate what’s next. Legal challenges come from all directions. We understand and work together with you to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centers around the world. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we can help. Whether change brings opportunity, risk, or disruption, be ready by working with Hogan Lovells.
Straight talking. Understanding and solving the problem before it becomes one. Delivering clear and practical advice that gets your job done. Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions, and governments. We help you identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities. Our 2,800 lawyers on six continents provide practical legal solutions wherever your work takes you.
A fast-changing and inter-connected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That’s what we provide. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, our legal solutions are aligned with your business strategy. Our experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives us the market perspective to be your global partner. We believe that when knowledge travels, opportunities arise.
Our team has a wide range of backgrounds. Diversity of backgrounds and experience delivers a broader perspective. Perspectives which ultimately make for more rounded thinking and better answers for you
Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of our core. We are advocates of justice, equality, and opportunity. Everyone at Hogan Lovells is asked to volunteer at least 25 hours a year as part of their normal work duties. Around the world, our people are making a difference through pro bono activities, community investment, and social justice.
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Hogan Lovells International LLP > Firm Profile
Change is happening faster than ever, and to stay ahead, you need to anticipate what’s next. Legal challenges come from all directions. We understand and work together with you to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centers around the world. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we can help. Whether change brings opportunity, risk, or disruption, be ready by working with Hogan Lovells.
Straight talking. Understanding and solving the problem before it becomes one. Delivering clear and practical advice that gets your job done. Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions, and governments. We help you identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities. Our 2,800 lawyers on six continents provide practical legal solutions wherever your work takes you.
A fast-changing and inter-connected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That’s what we provide. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, our legal solutions are aligned with your business strategy. Our experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives us the market perspective to be your global partner. We believe that when knowledge travels, opportunities arise.
Our team has a wide range of backgrounds. Diversity of backgrounds and experience delivers a broader perspective. Perspectives which ultimately make for more rounded thinking and better answers for you.
Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of our core. We are advocates of justice, equality, and opportunity. Everyone at Hogan Lovells is asked to volunteer at least 25 hours a year as part of their normal work duties. Around the world, our people are making a difference through pro bono activities, community investment, and social justice.
- Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium
- Employment > Pensions: dispute resolution
- Employment > Pensions (non-contentious)
- Finance > Trade finance
- Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare
- Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory
- Insurance > Product liability: defendant
- Investment fund formation and management > Listed funds
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: Project finance and development
- Public sector > Administrative and public law
- Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers
- Real estate > Commercial property: development
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: contentious
- Dispute resolution > Competition litigation
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency
- Finance > Derivatives and structured products
- Finance > Securitisation
- Finance > Transport finance and leasing
- Industry focus > Hospitality and leisure
- Insurance > Professional negligence
- Investment fund formation and management > Real estate funds
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Real estate > Commercial property: investment
- Real estate > Construction: contentious
- Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
- Real estate > Property finance
- Risk advisory > Corporate governance
- Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)
Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – mid-large cap
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m)
- Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax
- Dispute resolution > Public international law
- Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- Employment > Health and safety
- Finance > Acquisition finance
- Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans
- Finance > Debt capital markets
- Finance > High yield
- Industry focus > Emerging markets
- Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Mining and minerals
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Water
- Real estate > Planning
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
- Transport > Aviation
- Transport > Rail
- Investment fund formation and management > Fund finance
- Investment fund formation and management > Private funds
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+
- Employment > Employers
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- France > Shipping finance