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Hogan Lovells Offices

Hogan Lovells
LEVEL 17
20 MARTIN PLACE
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Australia
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Hogan Lovells > The Legal 500 Rankings

Australia > Banking and finance Tier 5

Acting for borrowers, issuers, and arrangers, Hogan Lovells has the capability to act on a broad range of complex financing transactions. Bryan Paisley has extensive experience acting for banks, credit funds, investors, and borrowers on a range of corporate finance transactions. Lisa Mazor assists with portfolio acquisitions, and both project and property finance.

Practice head(s):

Bryan Paisley

Other key lawyers:

Lisa Mazor

Key clients

Emeco Holdings

HMC Capital

Ashgrove Capital Management

Work highlights

  • Acted for long-term client Emeco Holdings concerning the refinancing of its revolving credit facility.
  • Advised HMC Capital concerning a A$275 million syndicated facility to refinance existing facilities.
  • Advised Ashgrove Capital Management concerning a A$30 million financing for Qoria Limited.

Australia > Corporate and M&A Tier 6

Hogan Lovells‘ corporate practice has strong expertise in foreign investment regulations affecting M&A and private equity transactions. David Holland‘s broad practice spans M&A, securities, capital raisings and IPOs. Charles Bogle is integral to the firm’s relationships with financial investors, including private equity and fund clients.

Practice head(s):

David Holland; Charles Bogle

Other key lawyers:

Alex Shdidi; Valentina Zhuge

Testimonials

‘Diligent, responsive, commercial and solutions-focused.’ 

Key clients

Anschutz Entertainment Group

HMC Capital

Oaktree Capital Management

Emeco Holdings

Aware Super

Adamantem Capital

Crescent Capital Partners

Accel-KKR

Morrison & Co

Megan Wynne

Work highlights

  • Advised HMC Capital on the signing of a binding term sheet.
  • Advised Aware Super concerning its US$500m co-investment in a US-based joint venture.
  • Acted for BHJ A/S concerning the acquisition of Cool Off.

Australia > Restructuring and insolvency

Hogan Lovells' Sydney-based group advises a diverse clients roster on a a wide range of insolvency issues, while also advising on debt restructuring and power purchase agreements in the energy sector. Team head Scott Harris specialises in advising financial institutions and alternative international lenders, particularly regarding complex regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Scott Harris

Key clients

Kansai Electric Power

BDO Australia

RSM Australia

Speedcast International Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising Acting for Kansai Electric Power in relation to its majority ownership stake in the Bluewaters Power Station.
  • Representing liquidators of Steller Developments Pty in relation to Federal Court proceedings.
  • Representing the litigation trustee appointed to administer certain assets held for the benefit of certain unsecured creditors of Speedcast International Limited.

Hogan Lovells > 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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Bryan Paisley photo Bryan Paisley Partner, Banking and Finance View Profile