Bio

Elizabeth Donley is Co-Head of U.S. M&A at Hogan Lovells. Commended by Chambers USA and Legal 500 US for her strength in “advising on strategic transactions,” Elizabeth is a trusted advisor to U.S. and international companies on their most complex and commercially strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. For more than 20 years she has represented clients across a range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, asset purchases and sales, investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, technology licenses, and complex commercial arrangements. Elizabeth works with clients in a variety of industries, including industrials and consumer goods; aerospace and defense; government services; automotive; technology and media; health and life sciences; real estate; and hospitality. Elizabeth invests time to get to know and fully understand her clients' organizations, businesses, and industries to provide effective and complementary advice tailored to fit the objectives of the matter at hand. She collaborates daily with regulatory and compliance professionals at Hogan Lovells – as well as subject matter advisors in critical areas – to bring the right resources and perspectives to each project. Recognized as an Acritas Star and a BTI Client Service All-Star, Elizabeth is known for her commitment to client service, working “night and day to meet deliverables,” and her collaborative style of leadership and direct approach to finding and implementing practical, commercial solutions to challenging problems.