Hogan Lovells International LLP has ‘a broad practice group of experienced and knowledgeable partners’, not least global head of corporate and finance James Doyle, who focuses primarily on the interface between derivatives and structured finance. He frequently advises on securitised derivatives, repackagings, funding structures, and associated regulatory matters. In a London team that works in close co-operation with colleagues in Paris, Frankfurt and Milan, Jennifer O’Connell is a standout partner. She has a broad practice that spans structured products, derivatives, repackagings, and hedging as part of structured finance or lending transactions. Clients note that she is ’very hands-on and contactable’. Kit Johnson is among the most prominent trustee specialists in London. A prime example of the firm’s complex work is O’Connell’s advice to Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on its structured products platform, which includes annual updates.
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‘A broad practice group of experienced and knowledgeable partners.’
‘Jennifer O'Connell is very hands on and contactable. She is approachable and friendly and makes sure the whole transaction/project runs smoothly and well.’
‘The firm has excellent coverage across London and Paris, including English lawyers in France, who are dual qualified in France too.’
‘Jennifer O'Connell in London is very pragmatic and result-oriented.’
Key clients
- African Export Import Bank
- Cardano
- BNP Paribas
- Credit Agricole
- Goldman Sachs
- Leonteq
- Natixis
- Société Générale
- Citigroup
- Smurfit Westrock
- Dream Point Capital
- Bank of Montreal
Work highlights
Advised BNPP on the annual update of their groundbreaking programme for secured structured products through a Luxembourg securitisation company, SecurAsset S.A., and in relation to numerous structured product drawdowns under the SecurAsset programme.
Advised on the annual update of GSI’s Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Programme and management of supplements and issuance off the programme during the annual cycle.
Acted as legal advisers to BNP Paribas S.A., Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets Plc and Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC 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.
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Practice head
James Doyle
Other key lawyers
Jennifer O’Connell; Kit Johnson