Florian Agnel
Hogan Lovells International LLPSteered by market veteran Philip Robb, Hogan Lovells International LLP works with investors, funds, lenders and developers across M&A, PE, acquisition finance, refinancing and restructuring mandates. The team demonstrates comprehensive asset coverage, recently overseeing toll road investments, airport refinancings, waste and recycling plant acquisitions and digital infrastructure-related partnerships and debt raises. Noted for his financing expertise, Andrew Gallagher works with both lenders and borrowers engaging with M&A and refinancings, while Philip Brown is well placed to advise a diverse array of funds on management issues, capital raises and acquisitions. Sarah Shaw and Florian Agnel advise both investors and corporate clients on big-ticket acquisitions and disposals, with the duo demonstrating broad asset engagement and multijurisdictional capabilities. Alastair Young, who joined the firm from Bracewell (UK) LLP in April 2023, is noted for his track record in energy sector M&A.
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Key clients
- VINCI Concessions and Mytilineos consortium
- GLIL Infrastructure
- Smart Metering Systems plc
- Innagreen
- VINCI Airports
- International Finance Corporation
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Work highlights
- Advised Infracapital Partners Greenfield Fund II in connection with the introduction of KKR as an investor into Zenobē Energy Limited
- Advised Smart Metering Systems plc, an AIM-listed energy infrastructure company, on its recommended £1.3bn takeover offer by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- Advised TC Moray East OFTO Limited on the acquisition financing of the Moray East OFTO, a 950MW Offshore Wind Transmission asset.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
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.
Philip Robb