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Hogan Lovells

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Hogan Lovells

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Banking & Finance - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is noted for its deep expertise in trade and development finance work. It has a comprehensive practice that offers regular counsel to sovereign governments and development finance institutions, and which is well regarded by other prominent players in the market. In addition to its capabilities in this arena, Hogan Lovells has an impressive aviation finance group that is regularly involved in African transactions. The firm's London and Paris offices act as hubs for the practice, with further experience located in Dubai and numerous other offices worldwide.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted the joint mandated lead arrangers (development banks FMO and The Eastern and Southern Trade and Development Bank) with a USD394 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan provided to the ETC Group.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells is very much focused on our specific needs, always very responsive and also proactive.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Hogan Lovells is one of our go-to law firms. They know our business well so it's useful to work with them.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Taylor
    Andrew Taylor

    Andrew Taylor

    Andrew Taylor has 30 years' experience in trade finance and is a highly respected figure in the market. He is regularly mandated on Africa-related transactions, acting for a long list of clients that includes major development finance institutions.

    • Andrew Taylor blends in-depth technical knowledge with a high level of diplomacy, as well as firmness and rigour.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Andrew Taylor is a fundamental pillar in the development of our guarantees and in assistance during the negotiations with our counterparties.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • David Leggott
    David Leggott

    David Leggott

    David Leggott is a London-based trade and commodity finance partner who is a core member of the Africa group at Hogan Lovells. His recent deal list features mandates originating in several jurisdictions across the continent.

    • David Leggott is knowledgeable and easy to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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