
The administrative and public law team at Hogan Lovells International LLP adopts a multidisciplinary approach, allowing it to advise a diverse range of clients on environmental law, public procurement, litigation and energy law. Boasting over 30 years’ experience in the field, Francesca Angeloni sits at the helm of the practice and has significant strength in public concessions and contracts, as well as administrative permits and procedures. Emanuela Cocco is another key member within the team, with expertise in advising international clients on expropriation procedures and development of projects. Luca Perfetti joined from BonelliErede in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Francesca Angeloni has a remarkable ability to navigate and provide clear pragmatic advice on complex environmental issues whilst interacting with and, at times, conducting a diverse interdisciplinary team. The interest and knowledge she displays in our business allows her to interact seamlessly with our technical and commercial teams and other external advisers.’
- ‘The public law and environmental team at Hogan Lovells have provided us with clear and pragmatic advice on environmental issues within Italy. They have demonstrated an ability to provide robust and pragmatic advice within the framework of a multidisciplinary team.’
- ‘The team is very pragmatic and solution-oriented. Always on point and know the business needs and questions very well.’
- ‘From the very first meeting, the lawyers stood out for their clear explanations, in-depth legal knowledge, and ability to listen, qualities that made every stage of my legal journey easier to understand. True professionals who combine technical rigour with human sensitivity.’
- ‘I would like to express my complete satisfaction with the assistance received from the Hogan Lovells law firm. I found the team to be not only highly skilled, but also attentive, reassuring, and personable.'
- ‘I would like to commend Emanuela Cocco, with whom I have worked for several years. I have always enjoyed our professional relationship. Her expertise in administrative law and her grasp of the relevant case law are outstanding. She consistently provides practical, actionable recommendations. Furthermore, I have always been impressed by her availability and responsiveness in urgent situations.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- Amazon
- Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company
- eBay
- Meta
- PagoPa
- Shah Deniz Consortium, led by bp and SOCAR
- Tripadvisor
- Uber
- Invesco Real Estate
- PayPal
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Luca Perfetti
Leading associates
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Practice head
Francesca Angeloni
Other key lawyers
Emanuela Cocco; Luca Perfetti

