Mathew Ditchburn > Hogan Lovells International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.

In the property litigation arena, Hogan Lovells International LLP offers a ‘first class practice’, and regularly represents cental London developers and major fund managers in high profile and high value disputes. Core workflows of the group include rent review and development disputes. Recognised for his ‘outstanding’ service, Mathew Ditchburn heads the team and specialises in complex insolvency-related disputes, and cases relating to distressed real estate. The ‘excellent’ Paul Tonkin advises institutional landlords and retailers on rights of light and vacant possession litigation, while the ‘bright’ Katie Dunn focuses on building defects claims. Tim Reid is ‘fantastic’ in high profile insolvency and leasehold enfranchisement matters, whereas Benjamin Willis is regarded as a ‘star of the future’, showcasing skill in lease renewal proceedings.

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.