Global Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Hogan Lovells is recognised for the strength of its lender-focused leveraged finance work. The team works on both syndicated and bilateral transactions for credit funds and banks. It's also recognised for its work for sponsors and borrowers.
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Hogan Lovells advised Park Square and SMBC on a EUR680 million financing provided to Aspen Pumps, a portfolio company of Infexion. The funds were used to refinance existing debt and for the acquisition of Malco.
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They have a solutions-focused and very commercial approach. They deliver legal solutions while giving consideration to the key transaction objectives.
They offer a great service level, good knowledge and strong people.
They have a clear understanding of what matters from a commercial perspective and how to leverage that in negotiations.
Hogan Lovells always provide thoughtful advice and they are able to tailor it to unusual structures and situations. They never just give a standard response.
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Penny Angell is the firm's UK managing partner and is held in high regard for her acquisition finance expertise. Her practice includes advising leading banks and borrowers on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
She manages transactions exceptionally well and leverages a broad base of experience and commerciality to provide expert input and problem-solving.
Jo Robinson is noted for her expertise in the direct lending space. She is experienced in acting for debt funds, regularly assisting with matters involving unitranche and term loan financings.
Jo is highly experienced and I consider her an industry veteran. She's got a very technical mind and very strong commercial sense.
Jo is outstanding. She is super smart, commercial, involved and on top of things; she is the partner to go to.
Jo is an excellent all round lawyer who is both commercial and technically gifted. She's the best banking lawyer in London.
Paul is a great lawyer and has advised us perfectly
Francis is always responsive, helps to provide advice early on with transactions, and has a good commercial awareness.
He's a great lawyer.
Matt has a lender's interests at heart and is willing to fight for your points. He's also responsive and very personable.
He is highly credible and commercial, with excellent service delivery. He also has fantastic relationships across the mid-market.
Matt is very hands-on and well established in the market.
Matt is highly experienced yet always pragmatic and commercial. He understands our goals, focuses on what’s important and provides reliable advice.
Matt is a knowledgeable lawyer with an acute level of commercial awareness. He is very client-focused, always available and willing to assist.
Smridhi Gulati is particularly noted for her expertise advising direct lenders in mid-cap leveraged finance transactions. She has additional experience acting for major private equity sponsors.
Smridhi understands our needs and provides constructive, practical advice. She has strong commercial judgment and delivers results efficiently. It is always a pleasure to work with her.
Working with Smridhi is fantastic - she is super smart, responsive and delivers an excellent service.
She fights for her lending clients whilst maintaining excellent relationships with the borrower side. It's a rare combination that makes her stand out versus her peers in the mid-market.
Smridhi is a superstar. She's efficient, pro-active and very much into the details. She also has deep market knowledge.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
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