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Hogan Lovells International LLP Offices

Hogan Lovells International LLP
ATLANTIC HOUSE
HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1A 2FG
England
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Daniel Norris

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Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Partner

Career

Relied on by clients for his innovative thinking and straight-talking approach.

Dan Norris heads up the Hogan Lovells Global Real Estate team, covering 17 international offices. With a wealth of experience spanning 20 years, clients rely on Dan’s know-how to navigate them through their most complex real estate challenges. Notable experience includes acquiring the holding structure for London’s newest skyscraper, leading to GE’s disposal of its European real estate business to Blackstone for $24bn and funding the development, and then pre-letting 3 Snowhill. He has a substantial track record in running sale and leaseback deals in different sectors, and on income strips (straight investment and development funding, including using an innovative loan structure to provide real-time rather than rolled up returns).

According to a client, “he is exceptionally good – when you ask him about a legal position he will tell you but he will then talk you through different commercial positions as well, which is what you really want”.

In the current unprecedented environment, clients turn to Dan for frank and practical advice on a host of new challenges, whether it is occupiers locked into lengthy leasing arrangements or investors and developers assessing their options while decisions are on pause, and while tenants struggle to meet rental commitments. 

Dan has experience across many asset classes ranging from major office schemes to logistics. He has developed particular experience in sports: selling two football stadia, developing the new AFC Wimbledon stadium in London, buying a football league club, and helping to develop the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

As well as being ranked in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame and being named notable practitioner by Chambers, Dan has been recognised as a “standout” by FT Innovative Lawyers.

For a no-obligation discussion about your real estate needs please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Languages

French - Spoken Basic, Written Basic
German - Spoken Basic, Written Basic
Italian - Spoken Basic, Written Basic

Memberships

BCSC

BPF

IPF

Education

CPE, The College of Law, London

LPC, The College of Law, London

University of Durham

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

(Leading partners)

Daniel Norris –Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises a range of clients, such as developers, funds and public sector bodies, on development and regeneration schemes. The firm is well-versed in a broad spread of asset classes, including leisure, office, retail, logistics and residential. Mathew Ditchburn spearheads the practice alongside Daniel Norris, who is well-versed in shopping centre-related matters. Oliver Chamberlain is a noted practice member, whose recent experience includes senior living development assistance. Jackie Newstead advises broadly, but has a particular niche in the hotel asset class. Gill McGreevy is knowledgeable in energy and retail projects, whilst Dion Panambalana focuses on the mixed-use development space, both urban and non-urban. Nicholas Roberts is another key name, advising offices, retail and energy developments.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

(Leading partners)

Daniel Norris –Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients on direct and indirect investments across asset classes, from leisure facilities and offices to student accommodation and data centres. The firm is well-versed in advising on the full lifecycle of investment transactions and is experienced in forward funding deals. The practice is led by Mathew Ditchburn and Daniel Norris, who is an expert in shopping centre transactions and asset management. Sian Owles advises on the structuring of joint ventures. Oliver Chamberlain is noted for his experience in the real estate elements of distressed debt. Graham Cutts regularly acts in the office, life sciences and logistics space.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

Renowned for its ‘top-class’ service, Hogan Lovells International LLP undertakes high-value and complex real estate work, advising on major development schemes, strategic corporate headquarters relocations, offshore energy transitions, and leasing structures. Offering a multidisciplinary service by collaborating with its disputes, construction, and tax practices, the team’s client base includes sovereign and institutional funds, occupiers, and private equity funds. Mathew Ditchburn and Daniel Norris jointly lead the group and specialise in property litigation and real estate developments within the sports industry, respectively. Oliver Chamberlain is lauded for his work in space, with a concentration on developments and regenerations, acquisitions and disposals, and the real estate aspects of distressed debt. Dion Panambalana is a key contact for mixed-use urban and non-urban development, property partnerships, and structured sale and leasebacks, while Graham Cutts covers commercial real estate in the life sciences and logistics sectors.

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