Hogan Lovells International LLP is highly regarded for its infrastructure expertise, particularly regarding concessionary infrastructure and PFI/PPP assets. The group maintains relationships with preeminent institutional investors, leading on some of their most critical fund transactions. Nicholas Holman is a versatile funds lawyer able to advise on private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and secondary funds. Erik Jamieson frequently works on matters important to the group’s institutional investor clients. Jeremy Pickles specialises in closed-ended alternative asset funds.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team; proactive and diligent from partner to associate.’

  • ‘Nick was great to work with, bringing significant knowledge of fund structuring and applying it in a manner that directly addressed our commercial needs.’

  • ‘Nicholas Holman is a trusted adviser to the firm. His advice is always high quality and commercial. He is extremely responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’

  • 'The private funds team at Hogan Lovells provides exceptional support for our portfolio of private funds investments. The service we receive is excellent in terms of the responsiveness, quality and value-for-money. The team offers a valuable blend of experience, technical knowledge and friendliness.'

  • 'Nicholas Holman is a great ambassador for the team and for the firm in general, always making himself available to assist and offering his valuable insights and guidance on complex fund-related matters. We feel as though we are treated as a priority client.'

  • 'Nicholas Holman is one of the best lawyers I have met in my fund management career. Very knowledgeable and were able to address different challenges in a most efficient and cost effective way.'

Key clients

  • abrdn
  • Infracapital
  • British Business Bank
  • FMO
  • Irish National Treasury Management Agency
  • Pantheon Ventures
  • Eurazeo
  • Committed Advisors
  • Black Seed
  • Peel Hunt
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Work highlights

  • Advised abrdn Investcorp on the final closing of its Gulf region infrastructure fund.
  • Advised UBS on the establishment of its SDG Outcomes Fund.
  • Advised NTMA on the establishment of a UK-domiciled co-investment fund alongside Molten Ventures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Holman

Other key lawyers

Erik Jamieson, Jeremy Pickles, Amelia Stawpert