Contacts:
Matthew Cottis, London
Colin W. Craik, London
Benton R. Hammond, Washington, D.C.
Gary Hamp, Hong Kong

The current market conditions resulting from the global economic downturn have reduced liquidity worldwide and placed a greater focus on the risk profile of banking transactions. At the same time, transactions are becoming more diverse in nature and scope, there's increased activity in the emerging markets and deals frequently cross-borders.

In such a climate, finding the optimal way to structure and execute a deal has never been so important. When a new financing is first planned, when refinancing options are under consideration, or when existing finance needs to be restructured, lenders and borrowers benefit from the advice offered by an experienced, external banking team.

Hogan Lovells operates one of the leading global banking practices of all major international law firms, with banking lawyers positioned in most of the world’s financial hubs. We advise clients on innovative lending transactions, bank products, credit products, deal structures, issues and alternatives, and on all types of secured transactions in today’s evolving marketplace.

We have an exceptional track record in representing both borrowers and lenders. Our borrower clients operate in a remarkably broad range of industries, including heavily regulated sectors. Our lender clients include banks, insurance companies, funds and other financial institutions.

Hogan Lovells’ depth of experience, our outstanding global reach and our knowledge of the banking industry distinguishes us from our competitors and inspires the loyalty and satisfaction of our clients and colleagues.

We are renowned for our collaborative and pragmatic attitude and our solutions-based approach to transactions — and for our exceptional commitment to clients.

• Ares Capital Europe
• Barclays Bank plc
• BNP Paribas
• Citigroup
• Commerzbank
• Credit Suisse AG
• Deutsche Bank
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
• Goldman Sachs
• Lloyds Banking Group (incorporating Bank of Scotland)
• Morgan Stanley
• Mizuho Corporate Bank
• Standard Chartered Bank
• Société Générale
• West LB