Fielding a ‘very strong M&A team’, that goes the ’extra mile’, Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-positioned to advise financial institutions and listed companies on corporate policies, M&A transactions of all types and sizes and ESG matters. Leading the team is John Connell, who assists clients across the financial institutions, insurance, fintech, and infrastructure sectors. Global co-head of the energy and natural resources sector group, Sarah Shaw, focuses on private equity and infrastructure funds on public takeovers, joint ventures, restructurings, acquisitions, and disposals, particularly in Africa. The ‘fantastic’ Anthony Doolittle has developed in-depth knowledge in the financial services, insurance, life sciences, and energy sectors. Patrick Sarch left the firm to join White & Case LLP.
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‘We worked with a great team. Dan Simons is particularly knowledgeable in this area. He was readily available and extremely helpful. We always felt confident to rely on his advice.'
'The team go the extra mile.'
‘Strong calibre of lawyers across all disciplines lawyers in supporting teams were well briefed on background and deal dynamics.'
‘Excellent technical legal knowledge and worked hard to find solutions to complex problems. Individuals take time to really understand our business. Great collaborators with the in-house legal team and business; able to explain difficult concepts with ease. ’
‘Very strong M&A team.'
‘Anthony Doolittle is fantastic.'
Key clients
- Shaftesbury PLC
- Smart Metering Systems plc
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Marsh McLennan
- Tetra Tech, Inc.
- LetterOne
- Infracapital
- Bestway
- Qatar Insurance Company
- Enstar Group
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.
- Advising Smart Metering Systems plc on its recommended £1.3bn takeover offer by KKR.
- Advising Marsh McLennan on the sale of Mercer’s U.S. health and benefits administration and UK pension administration businesses to Bain Capital Insurance.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
John Connell
Other key lawyers
Sarah Shaw; Nicola Evans; Tom Brassington; John Connell; Peter Watts; Jonathan Russell; Anthony Doolittle; Daniel Simons