Hogan Lovells International LLP

While it has been somewhat eclipsed by its market-leading mid-market credit fund-focused leveraged finance offering, the ‘solutions-oriented’ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP still maintains strong core commercial bank relationships which inform a good deal of syndicated corporate lending work. In addition, the firm also handles some work for large corporates on their debt finance transactions, with vastly experienced finance practitioner Matthew Cottis  still a popular choice on both sides of the table, as a result of his vast knowledge of LMA structures. The firm is also well-versed in advising on the financing of regulated insurance companies, an area that Penny Angell is particularly adept. Paul Mullen  heads up the global loan and finance group, although his primary focus remains on mid-market sponsor-backed leveraged financings.