Hogan Lovells elevates EMEA capital markets practice with double Linklaters hire

Íñigo Berrícano and Alex Parkhouse both join from Linklaters and will become part of the firm’s Capital Markets practice, based in Madrid and London respectively.

“These hires represent a significant step change and continued investment in our European capital markets offering which is an important strategic priority for the firm,” said James Doyle Global Head of the Corporate & Finance practice group. “Íñigo and Alex both complement and enrich our capital markets practice, bringing depth and capacity to our existing EMEA team, alongside a wealth of knowledge and experience on complex M&A, restructurings and US securities work involving multinational and listed companies. We are excited to have them at the firm.

Íñigo a leading capital markets lawyer and was division leader of the Finance practice in Continental Europe for Linklaters.  He is currently the only lawyer in Spain ranked Band 1 in debt and equity capital markets in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.  He has a broad Capital Markets practice focusing mainly on equity related work,  including capital raising, rights issues and IPOs. In addition,  Íñigo also has a wealth of experience advising on debt restructuring, corporate governance and public M&A. He has held a number of management roles within Linklaters.

Alex is an experienced US securities lawyer whose practice encompasses the full range of capital markets and public M&A transactions as well as public company advice. Alex has acted for major financial institutions and corporates on market-leading transactions in various jurisdictions across EMEA and in the United States. He also has extensive experience advising US-listed issuers based outside the United States on SEC compliance and disclosure matters.

Íñigo said “I am excited to be part of Hogan Lovells’ plans to develop and strengthen its capital markets practice in the EMEA region and this aligns perfectly with my own personal.”

Alex commented “I am excited to join Hogan Lovells’ highly talented and ambitious EMEA capital markets team and its leading US securities and corporate governance practice. The firm’s commitment to driving growth in its EMEA capital markets practice, its uniquely integrated transatlantic platform and the tremendous strength and depth of its practices and regions make it the perfect fit for me.“