Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s creditor-focused practice has strong traction among banks and funds across a range of restructuring and special situations-related mandates. ’Highly technical’ team head Tom Astle has been pivotal to the firm’s increased prominence in the funds space, regularly picking up distressed investment matters, including loan-to-own strategies, as well as in the context of ad-hoc committee work. Alex Kay also has a core funds focus acting both on the buy-side as distressed investors and in an ad-hoc committee context, where he excels at handling work with exposure to debtors in emerging markets. James Maltby‘s versatile practice includes creditor/investor work, as well as work for trustees and officeholders.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has an excellent restructuring practice. The lawyers (senior and junior) have strong technical skills. This is combined with a commercial approach which makes them a valuable adviser.’
‘Tom Astle is a stand-out partner, who is highly technical and has the ability to take complex situations and distil them into direct, commercial advice.'
'Tom Astle is exceptional. He has a deep understanding of the law, combined with an outstanding commercial acumen as well as an ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts.'
'Alex Kay is one of the best restructuring people for Eastern European situations with a European connection.'
Key clients
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Santander
- HPS
- Interpath
- Teneo
- Alvarez
- PwC
- Argentem Creek
- Gramercy
- Madison Pacific
- GLAS
- AIB
Work highlights
Advising BNP Paribas, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets Plc and Morgan Stanley & Co International in their capacities as certain of the super senior swap providers to Thames Water Utilities Limited in relation to the Part 26A Restructuring Plan proposed by Thames Water Utilities Holdings Limited.
Represented Ambac, on the first attempted Restructuring Plan of a PFI vehicle.
Acting as legal advisers to insolvency practitioners from Teneo Financial Advisory Limited in relation to the special administration of Sova Capital Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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
Tom Astle
Other key lawyers
Alex Kay; James Maltby; Samuel Norris; Camilla Eliott Lockhart; Naomi Parmar; Jonathan Morris