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Hogan Lovells

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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Hogan Lovells

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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is admired for its wide-ranging expertise, servicing numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, infrastructure, financial services and TMT. It acts for a broad spectrum of private equity houses and alternative asset managers, especially those active in the secondaries market. The group is noted for its strength in cross-border transactions, with experience in the US, EMEA and Asian markets.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Astatine on its acquisition of NRG Riverside from funds managed by Palatine Private Equity and other shareholders.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells have a deep understanding of the business and the priorities, which allows them to be proactive in identifying, raising and suggesting solutions to issues.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

  • The team at Hogan Lovells are incredibly personable, easy to work with and technically very strong. They are very responsive and proactive at all times.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

  • Hogan Lovells know the key points and are efficient in focusing on them. The team are adept at understanding the complexities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Cross
    James Cross

    James Cross

    James Cross is a talented private equity partner who is adept at advising on buyouts, restructurings and bolt-on acquisitions. His practice involves representing private equity sponsors and management teams on complex transactions.

    • James has an excellent manner and we love working with him.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • James is very strong across all categories.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • James is smart and calming.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Hogan Lovells (1)

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    James Cross

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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