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Hogan Lovells International LLP
Working with a diverse roster of sponsors, management teams, and financial institutions, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s varied mid-market capabilities include secondary transactions, investment deals, and portfolio company sell-side processes. Ed Harris, ’a valued partner‘ in GP-led deals, is also noted for his experience in secondaries and co-investments. John Connell is rated as an ’excellent operator‘, particularly in financial services and insurance-driven work. Leanne Moezi’s recent engagements include big-ticket cross-border acquisitions for management teams, while counsel Simon Grimshaw – who divides his time between London and Birmingham – is noted for his experience in growth capital transactions. Fellow counsel Cees Brouwer and senior associate Charlotte Monk – regarded as a ‘top-class lawyer’ – are also recommended. John Livesey – a specialist in Spanish and Latin American deals – joined the team from Linklaters LLP in September 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Ed Harris and his team have deep experience in the GP-led space and have been active on both the sell and buy side for a number of years. They've advised both on lead and syndicate situations and have the right amount of M&A and fund experience to be a valued partner in these deals..'
- 'Ed Harris and Charlotte Monk are top-class lawyers and a great combination of experience and down-to-earth, hard working attitude.'
- 'Strength in depth, strong firm culture.'
- 'John Connell is an excellent operator. He delivers results without compromise. Incredibly proactive and hardworking.'
Key clients
- Ares Management
- British Business Bank
- Committed Advisors
- Eurazeo
- Expedition Growth Capital
- IH International
- Infratil
- Pantheon Ventures
- Patron Capital Advisers
- Ventiga Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Pantheon on various secondary transactions, including in respect of portfolios of LP interests and in its capacity as lead investor in GP-led secondaries, and fund formation, including advising on the formation of a strategic real estate platform with Elliott Bay Capital Trust.
- Advised Eurazeo in relation to G Square Healthcare Private Equity LLP’s closing of a €500m continuation fund vehicle in connection with the acquisition of three existing assets from its existing vehicles, G Square Capital I and G Square Capital II.
- Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) on their US$290m equity investment in Elemental Holding SA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ed Harris