Penny Powell
Hogan Lovells International LLPHogan Lovells International LLP is able to advise on large-scale, complex commercial contracts, particularly relating to supply chains and cross-border arrangements, drawing on its strength in the regulatory space to assist with any related regulatory issues. The group, headed by Richard Welfare and Penny Powell, is able to leverage its global network to assist major clients with contracts relating to international projects. The team is highlighted as ‘experienced in all aspects of food legal contracting’, and also has deep expertise in contracts across a range of other sectors, including sports (where Oliver Wilson is instrumental in the group’s work), pharmaceuticals and life sciences (where Powell is especially active).
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Testimonials
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- 'Experienced in all aspects of food legal contracting. Knowledgeable, tangible advice. Email drafts in language that non-legal people can clearly understand. Contacts in other countries to help with food law i.e. to check ingredients declarations.'
- 'We have a long-term relationship that has been built which shows strength in terms of meeting our business needs in a timely manner. When I call Richard Welfare he can give over-the-phone advice, or follow up with contractual changes or emails which are provided in a way suitable for passing over directly to our manufacturing partners.'
- 'This is a team that possesses unparalled depth and breadth. They have excellent experts that are proactive, pragmatic, business oriented and available. The quality of advice and work that is delivered is excellent.'
- 'Penny Powell is one of the most brilliant legal professionals I have worked with. She is technically brilliant, has immense sector experience and understanding, and she is able at the same time to be very focused on all details and keep track of them, and never lose focus on the larger picture and what are the real value drivers for me as client. Pragmatic and client-focused advice that will always be tailored to the client. I see how good she is at keeping the needs of the client at the core of the advice.'
- 'This team knows my organisation inside out and is able to provide pragmatic, proportionate advice tailored to our needs.'
Key clients
- The British Paralympic Association (BPA)
- Sandoz AG
- Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats
- Molecular Partners AG
- Asahi Europe & International Limited
- Novartis AG
- Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
- Mars Petcare UK
- Crown Pet Foods and Mars Food UK (together Mars)
- Ocean Spray International
- Adalvo Group
Work highlights
- Advising the British Paralympic Association (BPA) across all areas in preparation for the Paris Paralympic Games 2024, including drafting and negotiating the BPA's partnership agreements with existing and new sponsors.
- Advising Sandoz on its acquisition of the worldwide product rights for Mycamine, an anti-fungal agent, from Astellas Pharma Inc, which included complex commercial elements, such as marketing authorisation and technology transfers in over 70 countries.
- Advising Sport England, the body responsible for distributing the government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF), including assisting with the design of the distribution structure, the creation of the grant distribution agreement, and the publication of the scheme parameters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Welfare, Penny Powell