Kit Johnson > Hogan Lovells International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘very committed and knowledgeable‘ Hogan Lovells International LLP is known for ‘clear communication and a proactive, hands-on attitude‘. The firm is known for its regulatory and transactional expertise, as well as its presence in cutting-edge areas of the market, notably the influx of digital assets and blockchain technology into structured finance. Global head of corporate and finance James Doyle is the standout partner. Doyle recently assisted a major French bank with the update of its innovative programme for secured structured products through a Luxembourg securitisation company, and numerous structured product drawdowns. Jennifer O’Connell is ‘very knowledgeable across a broad range of products and runs a very tight ship with her associates‘. O’Connell handles structured products designed for the retail market, repackagings, and derivatives as part of structured finance and lending transactions. Kit Johnson leads one of the most prominent trustee practices in London.

Hogan Lovells International LLP is best known in the DCM area for its dedicated trust and agency practice. Head of capital markets Kit Johnson is acknowledged to be a market-leading advisers to corporate trustees on debt and structured finance instruments. Andrew Carey‘s work on international debt offerings includes securities programmes, and both corporate and sovereign bond issuance. He is also in major bond restructurings. He recently assisted a major automotive safety supplier with the update of its €1bn EMTN programme.