Editing Hogan Lovells

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'''Hogan Lovells''' is a multinational [[:Category:Law Firms|law firm]] co-headquartered in London and Washington, D.C. It was formed on May 1, 2010 by the merger of Washington-based ''Hogan & Hartson'' and London-based ''Lovells''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002575.html|title=Hogan Lovells merger makes firm one of largest in U.S.|publisher=Washington Post|author=Amanda Becker|date=3 May 2010|accessdate=23 Jun 2014}}</ref> Hogan Lovells has around 2,500 lawyers working in more than 40 offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2013, Hogan Lovells was the eleventh largest law firm in the world by revenues,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/law/2013/12/11/hogan-lovells-taps-steve-immelt-as-firms-first-lone-ceo/|title=Hogan Lovells Taps Steve Immelt as Firm’s First Lone CEO|publisher=Wall Street Journal|author=Jennifer Smith|date=11 Dec 2013|accessdate=24 Jun 2014}}</ref> earning around US$1.8bn (£1.1bn) that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legalweek.com/legal-week/news/1566229/lovells-enter-global-securing-hogan-merger-vote|title=Legal Week - Lovells to enter global top 10 after securing Hogan merger vote|work=http://www.legalweek.com}}</ref>

Hogan Lovells claims specialization in "government regulatory, [[litigation]] and [[arbitration]], [[corporate]], [[finance]], and [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganlovells.com/aboutus/overview/|title=About Us|publisher=Hogan Lovells|accessdate=24 Jun 2014}}</ref>

==History==
===Hogan & Hartson===
[[File:Hogan-hartson-logo.JPG|right|thumb|190px|The logo of Hogan & Hartson prior to the Hogan Lovells merger]]
Hogan & Hartson was founded by [[Frank J. Hogan]] in 1904. In 1925, Hogan was joined by Nelson T. Hartson, a former [[Internal Revenue Service]] attorney, and John William Guider. Hogan & Hartson then went into partnership in 1938.

In 1970, Hogan & Hartson became the first major firm to establish a separate practice group devoted exclusively to providing ''pro bono'' legal services. The Community Services Department (CSD) dealt with civil rights, environmental, homeless and other public interest groups. In 1990, Hogan & Hartson opened an office in London, their first outside the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/howrey-v-hogan-hartson-a-timeline/|title=Howrey v. Hogan & Hartson: A Timeline|publisher=The Washingtonian|author=Marisa M. Kashino|date=12 Dec 2011|accessdate=24 Jun 2014}}</ref>

In 2000, the firm expanded to [[Tokyo]] and [[Berlin]] (after poaching a team from the former German ally of UK firm [[Linklaters]]). The firm expanded its presence in New York and Los Angeles in 2002 when it acquired mid-sized law firm [[Squadron, Ellenoff, Plesent & Sheinfeld]], a storied New York City-based practice with strengths in media, litigation and [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] law.<ref>'News in Brief,' ''The Lawyer,'' January 21, 2002. http://www.thelawyer.com/news-in-brief/102697.article.</ref>

At the time of the merger, ''Hogan & Hartson'' was the oldest major law firm headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]], United States. It was a global firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in 27 offices worldwide, including offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

===Lovells===
[[File:Lovells-Logo wikipedia.png|right|thumb|100px|The logo of Lovells prior to the Hogan Lovells merger]]
Lovells traced its history in the UK back to 1899, when John Lovell set up on his own account at Octavia Hill, between [[St Paul's Cathedral|St Paul's]] and [[Smithfield, London|Smithfield]].  He was later joined by Reginald White, a clerk in his previous firm, to whom he gave articles.  In 1924, they were joined by Charles King, forming Lovell, White & King.  Soon after formation, the firm moved to Thavies Inn at [[Holborn Circus]] and later to [[Serjeant's Inn]], [[Fleet Street]], before moving to 21 [[Holborn Viaduct]] in October 1977.

Lovells was formed as a result of a number of earlier mergers. In 1966, Lovell, White & King merged with Haslewoods, a firm with a much longer history of private client work. Haslewoods diverse clients included the [[Treasury Solicitor]].  In 1988, Lovell, White & King, which by then had a large international commercial practice, merged with Durrant Piesse, known, in particular, for its specialism in banking and financial services, forming Lovell White Durrant.  It then changed to Lovells in 2000 when the firm merged with German law firm Boesebeck Droste.  Other mergers then followed in other European countries during the early 2000s (decade).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lovells.com/Lovells/AboutLovells/OurHistory/history.htm|title=Global Lawyers - International Law Firm - Hogan Lovells|work=lovells.com}}</ref>

In the early 2000s Lovells invested strongly in China, expanding is office in [[Beijing]] and opening an office in [[Shanghai]] becoming the second largest foreign firm in China.  Following five years of growth, culminating in the opening of the firm's [[Madrid]] office in 2004, Lovells had a presence in every major European [[jurisdiction]]. In 2007, Lovells opened an office in [[Dubai]], offering legal services to corporations, financial institutions and individuals in the [[Middle East]] and at the beginning of 2009 opened an office in Hanoi. In September 2009, Lovells opened an associated office in Riyadh.

At the time of the merger, ''Lovells'' was a [[London]]-based international [[law firm]] with over 300 [[partnership|partner]]s and around 3,150 employees operating from 26 offices in [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and the United States.

===Hogan Lovells===
[[File:Lovells London office atrium, Holborn.jpg|thumb|The London office of Lovells in 2008, shortly before the merger with Hogan & Hartson.]]
Hogan & Hartson and Lovells announced their agreement to merge on 15 December 2009.<ref>V. Dion Haynes, [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/15/AR2009121504930.html Hogan & Hartson, Lovells approve merger], ''Washington Post,'' December 16, 2009.</ref> Hogan Lovells was officially formed on May 1, 2010.

In December 2011 it was reported that Hogan Lovells would be moving to a single chairman model following the retirement of John Young.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/hogan-lovells-to-move-to-single-chairman-as-co-incumbent-retires/1010478.article|title=Hogan Lovells to move to single chairman as co-incumbent retires|accessdate=18 December 2011|publisher=The Lawyer|date=1 December 2011}}</ref>

In December 2013, Hogan Lovells merged with South African firm Routledge Modise. The addition of about 120 lawyers in the Johannesburg office make up the first physical location for Hogan Lovells in Africa although the firm maintains a presence in Francophone Africa through its Paris office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-20/hogan-lovells-to-open-in-south-africa-business-of-law.html|title=Hogan Lovells to Open in South Africa: Business of Law |publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|author=Elizabeth Amon|date=20 Nov 2013|accessdate=27 Jun 2014}}</ref>

==Practice==
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Hogan Lovells practices in a variety of commercial law. Hogan Lovells has advised on the following matters:
* Advised [[Kodak]] Pensioner Plan on its $650m acquisition of the personal film business from Kodak<ref>http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/city/latest-deals/hogan-lovells-and-links-in-focus-as-kodak-sells-unit-to-uk-pensioners-for-650m/3004314.article</ref>
* Counselled tech-giant [[Dell]] on its $24.4bn deal to go private<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganlovells.com/hogan-lovells-advises-dell-on-us244-billion-deal-to-go-private-02-06-2013/|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* Advised fashion label [[Nicole Farhi]] on its £5.5m sale to businesswoman and heiress, Maxine Hargreaves-Adams<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legalweek.com/legal-week/news/2284315/hogan-lovells-dla-lead-on-nicole-farhi-sale-out-of-administration|title=Legal Week - Hogan Lovells, DLA lead on Nicole Farhi sale out of administration|work=http://www.legalweek.com}}</ref>
* Advised long-standing client [[SABMiller]] on its £7.8bn acquisition of Australian brewer [[Foster's Group]] on aspects of structuring the bid and acquisition finance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganlovells.com/hogan-lovells-advises-sabmiller-on-us19bn-strategic-alliance-10-19-2011/|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* Advised [[SABMiller]] on its €1bn Eurobond issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://graduates.hoganlovells.com/your_career/working_with_clients/sabmiller_case_study/|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* Advised [[Apple Inc.]] on its $17bn (£10.9bn) bond issue, described as the largest corporate bond offering in history.<ref>http://www.thelawyer.com/news/city-latest-deals/hogan-lovells-and-simpson-thacher-bite-into-record-17bn-apple-bond/3004386.article</ref>
* Assisted with the negotiation of terms with Fairtrade regarding sourcing and use of sustainable cocoa in [[Maltesers]] for [[Mars]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://graduates.hoganlovells.com/your_career/working_with_clients/mars_case_study/|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* Advised the [[Republic of Ecuador]] in the negotiation of a multimillion-dollar facility agreement to be used by the state-owned television and radio network, RTV Ecuador<ref>http://www.thelawyer.com/firms-and-the-bar/hogan-lovells-advises-republic-of-ecuador-on-financing-for-rtv-ecuador-project/3018359.article</ref>
* Advised the underwriters [[Bank of America Merrill Lynch]] and [[Goldman Sachs]] in connection with the [[initial public offering]] (IPO) of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., whose properties include among others Manhattan's [[Empire State Building]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganlovells.com/newsmedia/Detail.aspx?news=2703|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* Acted for [[PricewaterhouseCoopers]] Bermuda in cases stemming from [[Bernard Madoff]]’s [[Ponzi schemes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganlovells.com/hogan-lovells-secures-victory-for-pwc-bermuda-in-madoff-case-11-30-2011/|title=Hogan Lovells|work=hoganlovells.com}}</ref>
* In May 2014, [[Snapchat]] turned to Hogan Lovells to hire its first [[General Counsel]], appointing a Washington DC-based partner.<ref>http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house/in-house-news/snapchat-turns-to-hogan-lovells-for-first-gc-hire/3020131.article</ref>
* In July 2015, power management semiconductor company [[Semitrex]] hired Hogan Lovells to lobby for energy efficiency issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/07/06/covington-welcomes-back-eric-holder-lobbying-on-banks-and-legalized-marijuana-picks-up/ |title=Covington welcomes back Eric Holder, lobbying on banks and legalized marijuana picks up |publisher=washingtonpost.com |date=2015-07-06 |accessdate=2016-08-09}}</ref>

===Lobbying in the United States===
Hogan Lovells is among the largest [[Lobbying in the United States|lobbying firms in the United States]]. Before the merger, by revenue, Hogan & Hartson was among the top five lobbying firms in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/26/AR2007032602027.html|title=Lobbying Is Lucrative. Sometimes Very, Very Lucrative.|publisher=Washington Post|author=Jeffrey H. Birnbaum|date=27 Mar 2007|accessdate=23 Jun 2014}}</ref> Since the merger, the firm has remained among the largest lobbying firms, servicing $12.3 million in lobbying 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/firmsum.php?id=D000059877&year=2013|title=Lobbying Spending Database: Hogan Lovells 2013|publisher=Center for Responsive Politics|accessdate=23 Jun 2014}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Hogan Lovells Professor of Law and Finance]], a position at the University of Oxford

==References==
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==External links==

* [http://www.hoganlovells.com Hogan Lovells website]