While Hogan Lovells International LLP is a key player in mid-market leveraged finance, primarily advising credit funds, it also maintains strong bank relationships, regularly assisting with syndicated lending, new money transactions, and refinancing deals. Although the team is product and industry agnostic, it has particular skill advising on financings within the highly regulated insurance sector, where Penny Angell provides ‘excellent commercial advice on a timely basis’. Global head of banking Paul Mullen is best known for his direct lending offering, as is Jo Robinson, who has also established a strong reputation advising on annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth financing to tech businesses. The team is rounded out by Katie Gill who handles some borrower work, including for investment-grade corporates on cross-border transactions.
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- ‘Penny Angell provides excellent commercial advice on a timely basis.'
- 'They have the ability to blend seamlessly with an internal team.'
Key clients
- HSBC
- NatWest
- Lloyds Bank
Work highlights
Advising Smurfit Kappa on its financing as part of its $24bn merger with US-based WestRock Company.
Advising Argus Group, a Bermuda insurance group, on the financing of its acquisition of a stake in BF&M (another Bermuda insurance company)and subsequent amalgamation of BF&M and Argus Group.
Advising Aston Villa Football Club, in respect of a revolving credit facility agreement with Goldman Sachs as arranger and original lender.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paul Mullen
Other key lawyers
Penny Angell; Jo Robinson; Katie Gill; Francis Booth; Nick Cusack