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Hogan Lovells

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market

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Hogan Lovells

Rankings

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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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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.

Strengths

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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.

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  • They have a clear understanding of what matters from a commercial perspective and how to leverage that in negotiations.

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  • 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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  • They offer a great service level, good knowledge and strong people.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersPenny Angell
    Eminent PractitionersPenny Angell

    Penny Angell

    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.

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  • Band 1Jo Robinson
    Band 1Jo Robinson

    Jo Robinson

    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 an excellent all round lawyer who is both commercial and technically gifted. She's the best banking lawyer in London.

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    • Jo is outstanding. She is super smart, commercial, involved and on top of things; she is the partner to go to.

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    • Jo is highly experienced and I consider her an industry veteran. She's got a very technical mind and very strong commercial sense.

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  • Band 1Paul Mullen
    Band 1Paul Mullen

    Paul Mullen

    Global head of banking at the firm, Paul Mullen is particularly adept at advising on direct lending matters and leveraged finance transactions. He regularly acts for debt funds on complex unitranche financings, bridge facilities and P2P financings. He has additional experience representing borrowers.
    • Paul is a great lawyer and has advised us perfectly

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  • Band 3Francis Booth
    Band 3Francis Booth

    Francis Booth

    Francis Booth is noted for his strength across the financing space. He counts both traditional and alternative lenders on his growing client roster, typically advising on complex acquisition financings.
    • Francis is always responsive, helps to provide advice early on with transactions, and has a good commercial awareness.

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    • He's a great lawyer.

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