Hogan Lovells International LLP offers market-leading expertise across the full spectrum of administrative and public law, regularly advising on and litigating some of the most complex and high-profile decisions by governments, regulators, and public bodies. The team combines its legal acumen with standout parliamentary and public affairs capabilities, advising sovereign governments, UK departments, regulators, and major commercial clients. Charles Brasted, co-head of the practice, is a trusted adviser on contentious and advisory matters across regulated sectors including energy, life sciences, and financial services. Julia Marlow, also co-head, is renowned for handling high-stakes judicial reviews and regulatory challenges. Robert Gardener is a key name for regulatory and legislative issues. Nikki da Costa brings unparalleled knowledge of legislative and parliamentary procedure, ensuring strategic, policy-sensitive advice. Telha Arshad adds specialist insight into tech and AI regulation, helping clients navigate emerging legal frameworks.
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Testimonials
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‘The best regulatory/commercial public law team in London.’
‘Charles Brasted is outstanding, clearly a leader in the field with an unparalleled grasp of the law, wisdom and strategic thinking.'
- 'Andrew Eaton is an excellent lawyer, practical and client-focused.’
‘Very unique team complementing each other brilliantly. I always sense a lot of respect towards each other, and they are each a pro in a specific angle of a complex matter, which combines very well and provides comprehensive advice.’
‘Julia Marlow is my go-to person. She thinks fast and pragmatically. She is responsive, and her ability to absorb all the facts and produce tailored advice or documents is truly great.'
‘Amazing attention to detail, complete commitment to the client's needs, and an overriding sense of commerciality.’
Key clients
- The London Metal Exchange and LME Clear
- Albanwise Wallace Estates
- Airbnb
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Sky UK Limited
- Uber
- Legal Services Board
- National Wealth Fund (previously known as UK Infrastructure Bank)
- Open AI
- Department for Business and Trade
- The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
- The Crown Estate
Work highlights
Successfully defended the LME in high-profile judicial review claims brought by Elliott Associates and Jane Street Global Trading challenging the decisions made by the LME in relation to the nickel market, by which the Claimants sought approximately $470 billion in damages under the Human Rights Act.
Advising Albanwise Wallace Estates on a claim for a declaration of incompatibility in the domestic courts that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 reforms are a disproportionate and unjustified interference with its rights under Article 1 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as protective proceedings in the European Court of Human Rights.
Representing the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero in 2023 and 2024, in partnership with the Government Legal Department, in successfully defending judicial review challenges at first instance and before the Court of Appeal that claimed the Secretary of State’s decision to approve the transfer of Bulb’s customers to Octopus was unlawful.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Telha Arshad
Practice head
Charles Brasted; Julia Marlow
Other key lawyers
Robert Gardener; Nikki da Costa; Telha Arshad; Andrew Eaton