Our culture
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Our culture


Our culture is about being ambitious and supportive. To achieve our vision of being a global leader that delivers exceptional legal services in highly regulated sectors, achieving results for clients and society, we need an environment that fosters success and brings out people’s best. Our culture is underpinned by four leadership behaviors which shape who we are as a firm. These leadership behaviors are demonstrated through what we do and how we act, bringing our culture to life across the whole of our firm. 

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Ambitious & Supportive

We are entrepreneurial, confident and distinctive and our clients come first – we do what it takes to deliver the highest quality of client service.

We solve problems for our clients, continuously offering all our capabilities, we set the bar high and operate at the top of the market.

We collaborate in diverse and inclusive teams, with respect and collegiality, and we are passionate about performing as a high-quality team.

We seek out and offer real-time feedback to develop the skills we all need to succeed, and we take pride in Hogan Lovells, our clients and in acting responsibly to support our communities.

Our culture in action




We recognize those who go above and beyond to deliver on our strategy and vision, collaborate across practices and regions, and demonstrate our culture in action through our internal HighLight Awards program. Take a look at some of our recent winners from across the firm.


Sarah Laughton

Sarah Laughton | Marketing ＆ Business Development Manager, London

Sarah plays a key role in supporting M&BD across corporate transactional areas and leads the ESG working group. Over the past year, she has delivered six successful ESG events, coordinated a Responsible Business project, and led bi-weekly meetings to generate ideas for growing the ESG practice. Sarah helped deliver the ESG Game Changers Event co-hosted with WaterAid, “Making Waves: Transforming Business with Action on Water,” which received significant praise.
Corporate & Finance Lawyer - Jakarta - Karina Antonio

Karina Antonio | Senior Associate, Jakarta

As Jakarta’s Pro Bono champion, Karina never misses an opportunity to find volunteers, handle logistics, and follow up on engagement letters. She played a key role in establishing a new relationship with Justice Without Borders, and she has promoted collaboration with other offices. Karina’s support for the Justice Without Borders case, involving a foreign domestic worker in Indonesia, was vital in ensuring the client received necessary assistance.
Litigation, Arbitration and Employment - Hong Kong - Rachael Koc

Rachael Koc | Associate, Hong Kong

Rachael consistently demonstrates her ambitious and collaborative nature, going above and beyond to support the LAE team and its clients. Despite only qualifying in December 2024, Rachael was the sole associate supporting the successful defense of a high-profile judicial review, drafting all affidavits. Even when managing responsibilities beyond her experience, Rachael maintains a positive attitude.
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Andrea Cortez | General Office Supervisor, Monterrey

Andrea is committed to social responsibility in the Monterrey office, supporting the Responsible Business team with the Greenstone system and driving sustainability efforts, including recycling with Grupo Promesa, upgrading to LED lighting, and ensuring suppliers meet ecological standards. Additionally, Andrea participates in corporate volunteering including reforestation and supporting children through Make-A-Wish. Andrea excels professionally and inspires others to follow her example of social and environmental commitment.