About us
Global reach, local connection.
Exceptional craft, inclusive culture.
Ambitious focus, supportive approach.
The power to shape your future, and ours.
Define your Future.
We empower people to make innovative choices that drive progress and make meaningful contributions to our clients and society.
Defined by innovation:
The one constant is that we are always evolving, innovating, excelling, because that is what it takes to be the best.
By joining our exceptional global team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge matters. You'll work with some of the brightest legal minds, delivering innovative solutions for market-leading clients, addressing some of the world's most significant legal challenges. It's no wonder we were awarded "Best law firm for quality of work" in the 2024 Legal Cheek Awards.
Our passion for excellence extends to our communities: we make good on our promises to society through our world leading pro bono practice and our community investment programmes. All our lawyers are encouraged to contribute their time and expertise to our pro bono practice.
Defined by connection :
We believe we have a unique culture that is both ambitious and supportive. You will be stretched and encouraged to grow as a professional, while at the same time, thriving as part of an inclusive and collaborative team. Your experience and insights will be valued, as will the networks and relationships you have built, and will continue to build, both at the firm and within the wider community.
The breadth of our practice, our international reach, and our diverse and inclusive teams means that, whatever your chosen area of practice, you will have access to a globally interconnected legal network of experts in every discipline. Our collective strength emerges from our diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and a shared passion to work together to provide our clients with the best possible solutions.
Defined by growth :
We champion our people at every stage of their careers. Our global talent strategy is designed to attract and retain the very best and is at the core of our success as a firm. A fully integrated and inclusive global approach, locally tailored as needed. It is underpinned by our unique culture, which puts inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Defined by Knowledge
Our mission is to support the next generation of legal talent to be successful. To help prepare you for your journey, we’ve created our "Defined by Knowledge series" - lectures which explore our practice areas and specialisms. Click on a film below to hear from our lawyers.
Operating sustainably
- Approved SBTi targets: reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions 90% by 2030 (2019 base year) and reach net zero across the value chain by 2050.
- Member of UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and Race to Zero; founder member of the Legal Sustainability Alliance and Net Zero Lawyers Alliance.
- We report annually to CDP (current rating B, A- for supplier engagement)
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Our strategic themes and partnerships
We focus our community investment on four UN SDG-aligned themes: advancing racial justice, empowering women & youth, driving environmental innovation, and responding to crises.
Flagship partners
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WaterAid – three-year global partnership supporting climate-resilient WASH projects through pro bono, volunteering, and fundraising.
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Rewilding Europe & Snowchange Cooperative – restoring ecosystems and biodiversity across Europe.
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Humanitarian partners – long-standing support to MSF, CARE International, IRC, and ICRC for rapid crisis response.
Pro bono
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We contribute 175,000+ pro bono hours every year to increase access to justice and strengthen the rule of law.
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Our pro bono practice is partner-led, with an International Pro Bono Partner and leadership across regions; we prioritise strategic litigation and impact projects.
HL Business and Social Enterprise (HL BaSE)
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Our impact-economy practice delivering accessible legal support to social enterprises and mission-led businesses (incl. HL BaSE Catalyst).
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Mini-MBA-style training for trainees and junior lawyers builds commercial skills and social impact know-how.
Fundraising & sport partnerships
ParalympicsGB – Gold Partner and Official Legal Services Provider (partnership dating back to 2008), supporting the team through Games cycles including Paris 2024.
Case studies
Take a closer look at our legal case studies to see how we partner with clients to realise their ambitions and new innovations.
Together, we lead change and shape the future.
Guiding a REIT on one of the largest UK public M&A deals of 2022
Negotiating terms for this all-share merger of two of London’s real estate investment trusts required an experienced cross-practice team with the expertise to handle one of the most complex and high-profile public transactions of 2022, and the largest UK share-for-share merger since 2019. Read more here
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Executing the largest defence contract in UK history with Rolls-Royce Submarines
As Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRS) continued its decades-long mission to support and modernize the UK Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet, they needed a partner who could cut through complexity, align national security priorities, and drive industrial innovation — all while navigating one of the most significant defence agreements in UK history. Our team stood at the helm to ensure smooth sailing. Read more here.
How Uber navigated three licensing appeals in London and won
When regulators wouldn’t renew Uber’s operating license, the road to reinstatement involved transforming its culture and business practices in ways that reached beyond London. Read more here.
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Interview with Rebekah Clement, Sustainability Director at Lloyd's
"We are operating in one of the most challenging periods in living memory." Rebekah Clement, Sustainability Director for Lloyd's, discusses why Lloyd's is investing so heavily in ESG. She goes on to discuss how important our advisory role is in supporting clients who are grappling with the rapidly changing regulatory and policy landscape. Read more here.
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Granting victims of human trafficking access to compensation
39 Vietnamese migrants tragically died in a lorry container. Our pro bono client Pacific Links Foundation fought on behalf of the victims' families for reparations. Read more here.
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Hogan Lovells advises Metro Bank PLC on sale of £2.5bn Residential Mortgage Portfolio to NatWest Group PLC
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Metro Bank PLC on the sale of an approximately £2.5bn prime residential mortgage portfolio to NatWest Group PLC. Read more here.
Private equity – Navigating manager exits and management incentives in challenging times
This article discusses the key issues to be considered where a senior executive’s employment is to be terminated and the management incentive plan needs a reset, all in the context of operating in times of economic stress. This article is the second in a series of articles focusing on private equity backed companies in times of economic stress. Read more here.
Securing a victory for Vodafone in one of the largest competition cases in the English courts
Vodafone faced a formidable legal challenge when administrators for Phones 4U alleged it had colluded with all of the other major UK telecom companies, leading to Phones 4U’s £1 billion collapse in 2014. Read more here.
Pivoting market pressure into a collaborative future for On the Beach
On the Beach (OTB), a leading online travel agent, faced a significant challenge when Ryanair's alleged abuse of dominance threatened its business operations. Read more here.