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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market - London (Firms)

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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Penny Angell
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Penny Angell
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Eminent Practitioners

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
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Jo Robinson
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Band 1

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 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.

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

Paul Mullen
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Paul Mullen
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Band 1
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

Francis Booth
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Francis Booth
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Band 3
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.

He's a great lawyer.

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Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market

Penny Angell
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Penny Angell
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Eminent Practitioners
Jo Robinson
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Jo Robinson
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Band 1
Paul Mullen
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Paul Mullen
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Band 1
Francis Booth
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Francis Booth
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Band 3