Hogan Lovells adds leading Corporate partner to London practice

Hogan Lovells adds leading Corporate partner to London practice

Press releases | 22 November 2019

London, November 22, 2019 – Hogan Lovells announced today that Raj Panasar will be joining the firm as a capital markets partner in the Corporate practice in the London office. Raj will be joining from Cleary Gottlieb on January 1, 2020.

An established and well regarded practitioner, Raj has experience representing multiple issuers, including major emerging market and blue chip international companies, on their IPOs and London listings, as well as representing leading investment banks as underwriters of high-profile capital markets transactions. Raj has also led Cleary Gottlieb’s pro bono efforts in Europe and is also an industry leader in the diversity space.

Commenting on Raj's arrival, Global Head of the Hogan Lovells Corporate practice David Gibbons, said: "London remains a key market and we have been looking to add high quality partners that fit and build upon our strategic goals. Raj's strong international practice, coupled with his capabilities as a senior practitioner will enhance and complement the existing ECM team and our overall London offering."

Raj Panasar added: "I am delighted to be joining the Corporate practice at Hogan Lovells. The firm's global footprint, as well as its established domestic practice provides the ideal platform for me to further develop my practice and service my clients."