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Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP is a leading global law firm with a strong presence in the European Union’s political and regulatory landscape. Formed in 2010 through the merger of the American firm Hogan & Hartson and the British firm Lovells, it has grown into one of the world’s largest law firms, employing around 2,800 lawyers globally. The firm specializes in a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory services, including government regulatory advice, litigation, arbitration, corporate finance, intellectual property, and public affairs. Its EU lobbying practice is notable for its deep expertise in EU law and significant experience engaging with European institutions such as the European Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament.

Hogan Lovells offers integrated teams of lobbyists, regulatory specialists, and communicators who work under a unified budget to provide clients with comprehensive advocacy and strategic advice. The firm supports clients in navigating complex EU policy processes, offering tactical and strategic counsel, drafting advocacy materials, and representing or mediating clients’ interests in the EU political arena. Their client base spans various industries including agriculture, automotive, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecoms, and more.

The firm is recognized for its high-ranking competition law practice and is consistently ranked among the top law firms in the EU for regulatory and public affairs work. It maintains a holistic approach to shaping and challenging policy decisions by government departments, regulators, and public authorities. Hogan Lovells also actively participates in events such as MOVE London, a tech mobility forum, showcasing its commitment to innovation and policy influence in emerging sectors.

Registered in the EU Transparency Register since December 2017, Hogan Lovells operates with transparency regarding its lobbying activities, client representation, and financial disclosures. The firm networks extensively with key business and legal organizations, enhancing its influence and reach within the EU policymaking environment.

  • Founded: 2010 (merger of Hogan & Hartson and Lovells)

  • Headquarters: London and Washington, DC

  • Number of lawyers: Approximately 2,800

  • Areas of focus: Government regulatory, litigation, commercial arbitration, corporate finance, intellectual property, EU public affairs

  • EU Transparency Register ID: 162092429393-66

  • First registered in EU Transparency Register: 21 December 2017

  • Lobbying category: Professional consultancies/law firms/self-employed consultants

  • Subcategory: Law firms

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  • Professional consultancies

  • Law firms

  • Government relations and public affairs

  • Regulatory and policy advocacy

Hogan Lovells International LLP is affiliated with several prominent organizations, enhancing its networking and influence within the EU:

  • American Chamber of Commerce to the EU

  • British Chamber of Commerce

  • Brussels Chamber of Commerce

  • Trans-Atlantic Business Council (TABC)

  • European Air Law Association

  • European Maritime Law Organisation

  • Women’s Law Network

  • Multiple national bar associations

The firm has declared the following lobbying expenditure in the EU Transparency Register and other sources:

  • May 2016 – December 2016: €75,000

  • 2025 (US lobbying data): $3,490,000 (note: this figure is for US lobbying activities)

  • Client-specific lobbying amounts in 2016 included:

    • NIKE: €50,000 – €99,999

    • Wacker Chemie AG: €10,000 – €24,999

No comprehensive EU lobbying cost breakdown by year beyond 2016 is publicly available in the provided data.

Hogan Lovells engages extensively with the key EU institutions involved in policymaking and regulatory enforcement:

  • European Commission

  • European Council

  • European Parliament

The firm advises clients on compliance, regulatory changes, and represents them before these institutions, leveraging deep knowledge of EU law and institutional processes.

Detailed records of all meetings Hogan Lovells has held with EU institutions since its registration are not fully disclosed here. However, as a registered interest representative, Hogan Lovells participates in numerous meetings with Commissioners, their cabinets, and other EU officials, which are documented in the EU Transparency Register’s meeting disclosures.

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