Hogan Lovells International LLP handles infrastructure transactions across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions, supporting sponsors and investors through acquisitions, financings, refinancings and exits. With cross-border experience spanning traditional and energy transition assets, the practice is especially active in emerging and developing markets. Andrew Gallagher advises sponsors, multinationals, financial institutions, and sovereign wealth funds on a broad range of infrastructure financings. Phil Brown is regularly sought after by some of the market’s most active investors for counsel on acquisitions, disposals, and fundraisings, while Florian Agnel maintains a prolific track record in digital infrastructure M&A. Sarah Shaw and Hannah Logan bring additional transactional expertise across a number of key mandates, with Beth Addy providing wide-ranging support.
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Testimonials
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‘Fabulous team that collaborates brilliantly and blends into our in-house team seamlessly. The team has a variety of lawyers at varying degrees of qualification, all of whom are top notch.'
‘They are all fabulous but special mention for Philip Brown - always available, incredibly supportive, immersed in our market, frighteningly sharp and very much "one of our team". He's my go-to, thinking of points before he's asked and horizon scanning for issues that may arise. Phil is a sensible and effective negotiator and will get to the bottom of any issue to find a workable and collaborative solution for all parties.'
‘Business oriented.'
- 'Wonderful team. Proactive, intelligent, and they listen to their clients.'
- 'Hannah Logan is proactive and creative with her thinking. She quickly gets involved and becomes like an extension of our team.'
- 'Sarah Shaw is outstanding. Very hands on, easy to reach and fully engaged on our projects.'
Key clients
- Fortis Green Renewables Investment Management
- National Wealth Fund
- Mainova WebHouse GmbH
- Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG
- EDF Invest
- MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH
- Astatine Investment Partners
- Global Ports Holdings PLC
- RATP Développement
- Brookfield Infrastructure
- IFM Investors
- Infratil (Morrison)
Work highlights
Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG on their €803m acquisition of OnTower Austria.
Advised Welltower, a U.S. listed REIT focused on healthcare infrastructure, on its acquisition of six high-end care homes in the UK from the North Bay Group, a care home developer and operator.
Advised Astatine Investment Partners on the acquisition of NRG Riverside, the UK’s leading provider of specialist refuse collection vehicles from funds managed by Palatine Private Equity and other shareholders.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates: Corporate and M&A
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Beth Addy
Other key lawyers
Andrew Gallagher; Phil Brown; Florian Agnel; Sarah Shaw; Hannah Logan; Beth Addy