International law firm Hogan Lovells has taken
on two new partners at its London banking practice to strengthen
its asset finance activities.
Robert Fugard and Simon Gwynne join the
practice from Linklaters’ asset finance team, a month after the
appointment of capital markets partner Denis Dillon. They
begin work on 1 May.
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Fugard is currently head of the asset finance
practice at Linklaters, and co-head of transport and logistics,
focusing on big-ticket equipment financing, especially in aviation,
shipping and Islamic finance.
Gwynne is also a partner, focusing on asset
finance and structured finance involving aircraft, rolling stock,
telecoms equipment, shipping and other large assets. He was ranked
as the UK’s top rail finance lawyer by Chambers 2010.
They join a team of about 50 lawyers based in
Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.
David Hudd, co-head of Hogan Lovells’
finance group, said: “We are looking to build on our
existing strength in finance in London and other major
international financial centres.
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By GlobalData“Attracting a team with the track record and following that
Robert and Simon have adds considerable quality and breadth to our
London and international team and will, I believe, give Hogan
Lovells the top asset finance team in the London market.”
Internationally, the new appointments follow a
ten-strong capital markets team joining in
Frankfurt.
claire.hack@vrlfinancialnews.com
