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Hogan Lovells

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Europe Guide 2026 : UK

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Hogan Lovells

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Hogan Lovells has significant experience in international M&A, including transatlantic deals involving clients from the regulated industries. Its areas of focus include energy and natural resources, financial services, life sciences and media. It regularly works with well-known corporates, financial investors and institutions. The department has additional cross-border experience of deals involving Europe and Asia.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Smart Metering Systems on its recommended GBP1.3 billion takeover offer by KKR.

Strengths

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  • The entire team at Hogan Lovells is professional with deep knowledge of the market and M&A. It brings pragmatism in solving problems.

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  • Hogan Lovells has a client-oriented and efficient M&A team that is well-coordinated with other teams and offices worldwide.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • The team at Hogan Lovells is knowledgeable, practical and helpful. It goes above and beyond to tailor advice to the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Simons
    Daniel Simons

    Daniel Simons

    Daniel Simons regularly advises companies, financial institutions and private equity sponsors on complex cross-border transactions. He has notable expertise on public takeovers.

    • Daniel is personable and creative.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Daniel is a knowledgeable and experienced partner who provides trusted advice and great technical support on corporate transactions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Daniel is really sharp and very good on corporate matters. He is not afraid to make the tough calls.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Daniel has shown himself to be technically capable, strategic and highly commercial. He is able to understand complex situations quickly and provides the necessary support quickly and reliably.

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  • Nicola Evans
    Nicola Evans

    Nicola Evans

    Nicola Evans is an experienced partner who regularly advises on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and governance issues. She also maintains extensive expertise on corporate finance transactions.

    • Nicola is a good lawyer.

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  • Francesca Parker
    Francesca Parker

    Francesca Parker

    Francesca Parker is recognised for her ability to assist clients on complex M&A transactions in addition to equity capital markets matters.

    • Francesca is very good at moving things forward and smoothly guiding a transaction. She is very helpful, approachable and works hard.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Francesca has great interpersonal skills, is incredibly responsive and instils confidence.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Francesca is excellent and a safe pair of hands.

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