Hogan Lovells International LLP

While Hogan Lovells International LLP is a key player in mid-market leveraged finance, primarily advising credit funds, it also maintains strong bank relationships, regularly assisting with syndicated lending, new money transactions, and refinancing deals. Although the team is product and industry agnostic, it has particular skill advising on financings within the highly regulated insurance sector, where Penny Angell provides ‘excellent commercial advice on a timely basis’. Global head of banking Paul Mullen is best known for his direct lending offering, as is Jo Robinson, who has also established a strong reputation advising on annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth financing to tech businesses. The team is rounded out by Katie Gill who handles some borrower work, including for investment-grade corporates on cross-border transactions.