Hogan Lovells appoints new managing partner

Hogan Lovells has appointed José Luis Vázquez as its new Madrid office managing partner

His appointment will be effective July 1, and he will replace Lucas Osorio, who has been in the position for the last seven years.

With more than 20 years of experience, José Luis (pictured) is a partner in the Corporate & Finance area of Hogan Lovells Madrid office. He specialises in all types of Financing transactions (including Infrastructure Financing, Energy Project Finance, Acquisition Financings, Debt Issuances and Debt Refinancings and Restructurings). He has participated in some of the most relevant Financing transactions carried out in Spain in recent years.

He will combine his responsibilities as managing partner with his professional practice as head of the firm’s Banking & Finance practice in Spain. He is a Law graduate  from the Universidad de Sevilla, Vázquez joined Hogan Lovells Madrid in 2011 and is recognised by the international rankings and directories in the Legal sector.

“I take on my appointment as new managing partner of Hogan Lovells Madrid with great enthusiasm, as well as gratitude for the trust that the firm´s partners have placed on me. It is an exciting challenge to continue the great work of Lucas and those who have preceded him. I am convinced that between all the firm´s members we will be able to take another step forward in the ambitious project of Hogan Lovells in Spain,” said Vázquez.

Lucas Osorio will continue as a partner in the Corporate M&A practice, focusing on the Infrastructure and Corporate governance sectors. “The appointment of José Luis is great news for us, and under his leadership, Hogan Lovells’ Madrid office will be very successful,” said Lucas.