Kelly Tubman Hardy
Partner
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore

Biography
Kelly Hardy is skilled at recognizing and explaining
differences between legal frameworks and helping
clients manage their global legal needs. She has
represented clients on matters throughout the world
and in a broad range of industries, including
manufacturing, life sciences, education, government
contracting, and energy. She also heads the firm's
global Consumer industry sector group.
A fluent Spanish and English speaker, with a particularfocus on cross-border transactions, Kelly regularly
advises clients on expansion into new markets, as well
as non-U.S. clients on foreign direct investments into
the United States. She also assists multinational clientswith respect to corporate compliance and foreignsubsidiary management.
Kelly has over 20 years' experience advising U.S. andglobal clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint
ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings, postmerger integrations, corporate governance, andcompliance in established and emerging markets
throughout the world.
Kelly is extensively involved in civic and pro bono work,
serving on the boards of Appleseed Mexico, the World
Trade Center Institute, and SEED School of Maryland.
She has been a visiting lecturer at several law schools
in Mexico City.
Kelly received the Leadership in Law award, wasPhone+1 202 637 5647 (Washington, D.C.)+1 410 659 2782 (Baltimore)

Fax+1 202 637 5910 (Washington, D.C.)+1 410 659 2701 (Baltimore)

Emailkelly.hardy@hoganlovells.com

Languages
EnglishSpanishPractices
Commercial
Capital Markets
Corporate Governance and PublicCompany Representation
Joint Ventures
Private Equity
Securities and Public Company
Advisory
Mergers and Acquisitions
Sovereigns

included in the 2024 Business Law Power List from The
Daily Record, has been honored as an Acritas Star, andranked by Chambers USA and Legal 500.

Our legal work in Latin America

Industries
Representative experience
Represented international artist in negotiation of joint
venture in Saudi Arabia.
Represented sovereign wealth fund in various joint
ventures in the Middle East.
Represented GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:GPX) in
merger with Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a
UK listed company.
Represented private equity backed transaction andlocalization company in acquisition of targets in the UK,Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and China.
Represented multiple Mexican clients in formation ofgeneral partners of Ontario limited partnerships andrelated regulatory issues.
Represented international consulting firm in complex
contractual arrangements including equity and debt
components.
Represented GP Strategies Corporation on the sale of
the assets of ETAPro division to Toshiba Energy
Systems & Solutions Corporation.
Represented SABIC in joint venture with ExxonMobil toconstruct a chemical facility and 1.8 million metric ton
ethane steam cracker.

Awards and rankings
2024 Business Law Power List, The Daily Record,
2024
Acritas Star, Acritas Stars Independently Rated
Lawyers, 2018-2020
Corporate/M&A (Maryland), Chambers USA, 20172024
M&A: Corporate and Commercial: Large Deals($1bn+), Legal 500 US, 2019
Corporate and M&A, Legal 500 Latin America, 2014-Consumer
Energy and Natural ResourcesLife Sciences and Health Care
Aerospace and Defense

Areas of focus
Cross-border Mergers andAcquisitions
Carve-outs, Spin-offs, and Split-offs
Corporate Group Structures
Company Formation
Bolt-ons
Buy Outs
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Products
Electronics and Consumer
Appliances
Exits
Fashion and Luxury Brands
Food and Beverages
Retail and Consumer Goods
Special Committee and Independent
Director Representations
Co-investments
Emerging Companies
Oil and Gas: Pipelines andMidstream Facilities
Oil and Gas: Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG)
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

2015
Leadership in Law, The Daily Record, 2014

Latest thinking and events
Insights and Analysis
Key takeaways following the Luxury Law Summit –London 2024
Insights and Analysis
Key takeaways following the Luxury Law Summit –London 2024
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
Luxury M&A Update
News2023 Annual Retail and Fashion Holiday GuideNews
2023 Doing Business in the United States
Published Works
Consumer Trendspotter 1H23: Cava IPO shines insecond year of record-low deals Ion Analytics/
Merger Market

Medical Devices
Cell, Tissue, and Gene Therapies
Sovereign Wealth

Education and admissions
Education
J.D., University of Maryland, withhonors, Order of the Coif, 1996
M.B.A., University of Maryland,
Robert H. Smith School of Business,
1996
B.A., University of Pennsylvania, cumlaude, 1990

Memberships
Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
SEED School of Maryland, Inc.
Board Member, Appleseed Mexico
Board Member, World Trade Center
Institute, Inc.
Member, Maryland State Bar
Association Business Law Council
Harvard Leadership Program, 2006

Bar admissions andqualifications
MarylandDistrict of Columbia

Accolades"A thoughtful lawyer" who is "veryhighly regarded."Chambers USA

"[B]usiness aware', 'pragmatic',
focuses on 'getting the businessdone', has 'a can-do, businesssensitive and proactive approach',and is able to 'negotiate very
effectively in Spanish.'"Legal 500 Latin America"Standout partner who continues toexcel year after year' thanks to her'responsiveness', 'super highemotional intelligence', 'practical'
approach, 'commercial awareness',and 'ability to relate to understandreal world issues.'"

Legal 500 US
Noted for her "sophisticated andloyal client base."

Chambers Global"Real breadth of knowledge ofmultijurisdictions and the ability toharness the large network of otherattorneys - both inside her firm andoutside."

Acritas Stars Survey"She is expert at handling complex
procedural and regulatory issues
while, at the same time, providing
guidance that allows the client toaddress these issues in an organizedand effective manner."

Chambers USA

"She is pragmatic and creative."

Chambers USA"[S]he is tireless and extremely
talented; you can call her anytime
about anything."

Chambers USA"She's very pragmatic and very wellconnected."

Chambers USA"While she is a great negotiator, she
is also a master of the details anddiligent."

Chambers USA