A key port of call for financial services and technology clients, Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-equipped to advise on incentive arrangements, equity investments, and tax issues. Fiona Bantock heads up the practice, and she is highly proficient in cross-border matters involving acquisitions, incentives, and option plan issues. Other key members of the team include Callum Fowers and Paul Randall, who are skilled at advising on a range of incentives and investment issues.
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Key clients

  • Salesforce
  • IBM
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • UK Infrastructure Bank
  • AXA Health
  • Prax Group
  • Autodesk
  • Major shareholders of Sales-i Limited
  • Key shareholders of Supponor Holding Limited

Work highlights

Advising Salesforce, a California-based CRM software company, on the UK share incentives aspects of its acquisition of Own Company, an Israel-based data protection and data management solutions company, for US$1.9bn in cash.
Advising IBM on its strategic acquisition of SiXworks Limited from Chiltern Capital Partners LLP, a private equity house, and various management sellers of SiXworks.
Advising CVC Capital Partners on its investment alongside KKR in Superstruct Entertainment Group, as part of an acquisition from Providence Equity Partners (owners of Superstruct since 2017).

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Paul Randall

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Callum Fowers

Practice head

Fiona Bantock

Other key lawyers

Callum Fowers; Paul Randall