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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Hogan Lovells predominantly acts on administrative and public law proceedings arising in a commercial context. The firm is particularly adept at advising businesses and public bodies on judicial review applications, constitutional issues and regulatory challenges. The team continues to advise clients on the implications of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. It offers a broad array of regulatory experience across various sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells successfully represented the London Metal Exchange in a judicial review claim brought by Global Legal Action Network and the London Mining Network alleging that metal that had been produced contrary to environmental law was being traded.

Strengths

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  • The Hogan Lovells team has expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to build relationships.

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  • There is exceptional depth across the team at Hogan Lovells. They have public law expertise and a strategic focus. They deliver at pace exacting on client-focused advice.

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  • From the most senior to the most junior, Hogan Lovells has quality and collaboration. The team is absolutely fantastic and understand what is important to us while building a rapport.

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  • Hogan Lovells has expertise in public and administrative law with a deep understanding of regulators. The teams works seamlessly and has a very methodical, organised and thoughtful approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Brasted
    Charles Brasted

    Charles Brasted

    Charles Brasted leads the public law and policy practice at Hogan Lovells. He is highly rated for acting on behalf of claimants and defendants in high-profile judicial reviews.

    • Charles is very strategic and impressive. He brings considerable skills and experience to bear and understands client's needs.

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    • Charles has a brilliant mind and has very sound judgement. He is very hard-working.

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    • Charles is a very excellent and very commercial public lawyer.

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    • Charles is a charming superstar with great energy.

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    • Charles has excellent knowledge of the regulatory and political environment. He is thorough and pragmatic.

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  • Julia Marlow
    Julia Marlow

    Julia Marlow

    Julia Marlow is a partner in the regulatory group at Hogan Lovells and is based in London. She regularly advises public and private sector organisations on a wide array of matters, including judicial reviews and regulatory issues.

    • Julia is excellent and clever. She is hugely driven and creative in her thinking.

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    • Julia has a very strong reputation in public law.

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    • Julia is extraordinarily clever.

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  • Andrew Eaton
    Andrew Eaton

    Andrew Eaton

    Andrew Eaton is well regarded for his broad sector experience, which he draws on to advise public and private sector clients across a range of regulatory and policy matters. He also has extensive experience handling judicial reviews.

    • Andrew has a very strong grasp of regulatory and political environment. He has a thorough and well-considered approach.

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    • Andrew has great judgement and is meticulous.

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    • He is absolutely a superstar who built great rapport with our team and really earned our trust.

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  • Dervla Simm
    Dervla Simm

    Dervla Simm

    Dervla Simm is a senior associate who is valued for her public law litigation and advisory experience. She acts on behalf of a wide array of commercial clients.

    • Dervla is very capable and highly experienced.

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    • Dervla is an extremely thorough and very good solicitor.

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    • Dervla is very practical. responsive and gives sensible advice.

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  • Louis Biggs
    Louis Biggs

    Louis Biggs

    Louis Biggs is well regarded for his ability to handle both contentious and advisory public law matters.

    • Louis is very thorough, detail-oriented and has got a good technical brain. He has a very strong grasp of the business and regulatory environment.

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    • Louis is super pleasant to deal with. He is responsive, focused and gives strategic advice.

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    • Louis is absolutely brilliant and energetic. He is a future star.

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