Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced a significant round of promotions, elevating 28 lawyers to partner and 53 to counsel across its worldwide team. Notably, the firm promoted two specialists in secondaries, a complex and growing area within private equity and investment law. Secondaries transactions involve the sale of existing private fund stakes, and expertise in this niche is increasingly sought after by institutional investors and fund managers.

These promotions signal Hogan Lovells' strategic focus on strengthening its capabilities in high-demand legal sectors. For clients, this means enhanced access to seasoned counsel capable of navigating intricate transactional landscapes. This move also reflects a broader industry trend where law firms are aggressively investing in top talent to capture market share in specialized, lucrative fields like secondary market deals, ensuring they remain competitive in a dynamic global legal market.