Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP‘s Paris-based team gathers French and UK capital markets expertise and can rely also on solid international capabilities when advising major French corporate issuers, especially in the energy sector, as well as leading French banks and international issuers. The team particularly assists clients with the establishment of large EMTN programmes and corresponding issuances, including green bonds and large private placement deals. Key names include market’s stateswoman Sharon Lewis, Vincent Fidelle, and counsel Reza Mulligan.
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- ‘The team is very experienced, knowledgeable and approachable. They have a strong commercial and business understanding which allows them to provide tailored legal advice.’
- ‘Sharon Lewis really stands out as exceptional.'
- ‘Sharon Lewis and Reza Mulligan are the firm's leading figures in providing the corporate and financial sector with the most appropriate regulatory framework. Their extensive experience in financial transactions between different international jurisdictions allows them to consistently achieve consensus and align the interests of the parties.'
- 'The team was always prompt and pragmatic in their advice, aware of client needs and deadlines and impeccable in the handling of all tasks entrusted.’
- ‘Reza Mulligan is noteworthy for his profound knowledge of the field, pragmatic and effective approach and generally get the deal done within the clients' terms. Working with his is both a professional and personal pleasure. ’
Key clients
- Ayvens
- British International Investment plc
- Edmond de Rothschild (France)
- FCE Bank plc
- PV01 Capital Markets Ltd.
- Romgaz
- RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité
- Electricité de France (EDF)
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Caixa Econômica Federal
Work highlights
Advising EDF in the context of a €4.5 billion bond transaction subscribed by Apollo entities and strategic partners.
Advised the state-owned natural gas producer Societatea Națională de Gaze Naturale “Romgaz” SA, the largest gas supplier in Romania, on the establishment of its EUR 1.5 billion EMTN Programme listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its inaugural issuance of 5-year notes of EUR 500 million with a dual listing on the Luxembourg and Bucharest stock exchanges.
Advised Ayvens on the update of its €15 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme which includes the possibility to issue both French law and English law senior preferred notes.
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Practice head
Sharon Lewis; Vincent Fidelle; Laura Asbati; Katia Merlini
Other key lawyers
Reza Mulligan