Hogan Lovells has recently unveiled a significant expansion of its legal team, promoting 28 individuals to partner and 47 to counsel roles, effective from January 1. The new partners are spread across 24 offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, representing diverse practice areas and industry sectors. CEO Miguel Zaldivar emphasized the importance of nurturing talent at all career stages as a strategic priority for the firm. The promotions span corporate and finance, global regulatory and IP, as well as litigation, arbitration, and employment practices. Notably, the corporate and finance division received the largest influx of new partners, followed by global regulatory and IP. A strong emphasis on diversity is evident, with half of the new partners being women and over 15% from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Expanding Expertise Across Key Practice Areas
The promotion of these professionals underscores Hogan Lovells' commitment to enhancing its service offerings in various critical areas. The corporate and finance division now boasts an additional 12 partners, reflecting the firm's dedication to supporting clients in banking, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate, and tax-related matters. These new partners will contribute their expertise to projects involving infrastructure, energy, and resources, ensuring comprehensive support for clients in complex financial transactions.
In detail, the newly appointed partners in the corporate and finance sector bring specialized knowledge in multiple domains. For instance, James Alder in London and Liz Banks in Washington, D.C., will focus on capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, respectively. Fabian Bonke in Frankfurt and Shantay Cong in Shanghai will enhance the firm's capabilities in banking and loan finance, while Caitlin Piper in Washington, D.C., will concentrate on tax, pensions, and benefits. This diversified skill set positions Hogan Lovells to offer robust solutions to clients navigating the intricacies of corporate finance and investment.
Strengthening Regulatory and Litigation Capabilities
With the addition of ten new partners in global regulatory and IP, along with six in litigation, arbitration, and employment, Hogan Lovells aims to bolster its capacity to address the evolving needs of clients in these crucial areas. The firm’s enhanced presence in regulatory and IP law will provide clients with unparalleled support in sectors such as food and beverage, health, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals, privacy, and cybersecurity. Meanwhile, the new litigation partners will strengthen the firm's ability to handle international arbitrations, investigations, and white-collar fraud cases.
The global regulatory and IP group welcomes Veronica Colas and Lauren Cury in Washington, D.C., who will specialize in strategic operations and agreements, as well as Giulia Mariuz in Milan, focusing on health and pharmaceutical regulations. In the realm of litigation, Zoe Dong in Hong Kong and Joseph Lambert in Denver will add depth to the firm's arbitration and white-collar defense services. These additions ensure that Hogan Lovells remains at the forefront of providing comprehensive legal support across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.