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Hogan Lovells US LLP
Hogan Lovells US LLP has a prolific record in global offerings, especially those involving emerging markets. It routinely represents a range of overseas-based banks, sovereigns, and sub-sovereigns. Richard Aftanas continues to play a pivotal role in developing the firm’s standing in capital markets offerings, including global issuances. Emil Arca is a prominent figure in debt offerings and structured finance transactions, including those originating in Latin America; he is a leader in diversified payments rights (DPR) securitisations. Evan Koster also specialises in Latin America debt offerings, along with sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuances from Latin America, Africa and elsewhere. Sina Hekmat is noted for European offerings, including those by financial institutions. All individuals are based in New York.
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‘Diverse, knowledgeable team. Good combination of talented associates and experienced partners. Proactive and available to travel / join a video call when necessary to expedite execution.’
‘Availability and product expertise. Quick, thoughtful responses. Pragmatic and commercial, creative team providing smart solutions to solve issues.’
'The firm has capital markets coverage in many locations around the world. This is a huge plus for global clients.'
'The lawyers are thoughtful, creative, responsive and efficient. We especially enjoy working with Evan Koster.'
'We primarily work with Sina Hekmat. He has a deep knowledge of the market and of our needs, and we trust him as a safe pair of hands when we work with him and his team on important transactions for our key clients. Sina ensures he is available and is always responsive if we have queries or issues, and is generous with his time and advice when we have questions or require assistance.'
'Sina Hekmat is a trusted partner for our team and we value our relationship with him highly. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I have yet to find a question he has not been able to answer.'
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Aftanas, Emil Arca