Real estate
Hogan Lovells's corporate occupier practice is well-known in the market for major development projects, leasing structures, and energy transitions. Under the leadership of Mathew Ditchburn and Daniel Norris, the group is also a go-to for strategic corporate headquarters relocations. Oliver Chamberlain is very experienced across the commercial property arena, leading on development, regeneration, and high-value transactions. Dion Panambalana chiefly focuses his practice on mixed-use urban and non-urban development and regeneration, while Graham Cutts handles a breadth of commercial real estate matters, particularly in the life sciences and logistics sectors. Edward Newport supports on a gamut of commercial property transactions.
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Profile
Work Department
Real Estate
Position
Partner
Career
Oliver heads up the UK Real Estate practice and deals with a broad range of UK real estate matters.
These include occupier requirements, development and regeneration, investment, and advising on the real estate elements of distressed debt. Oliver acts for many market-leading clients including British Land, the BBC, Argent Related, Eli Lilly, Pontegadea, Coal Pensions, and M&G Real Estate. These clients are involved in some of the highest value and most complex transactions in UK real estate. Oliver assists them in achieving their ambitious real estate goals.
Languages
English - spoken native, written native
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘This practice stands out for its blend of legal excellence, commercial insight, and a genuine client-first approach. The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and adept at handling complex matters with clarity and confidence.’
‘I have worked with Hogan Lovells' transaction team on the corporate occupier side for over a decade, and during that time, have found their advice to be thorough and robust whilst allowing for flexibility in thinking.'
'Hogan Lovells are particularly good at the multi-disciplinary piece, seamlessly drafting in different expertise to ensure that the client receives the best holistic advice.’
‘Hogan Lovells have a solid bank of highly capable Associates and Senior Associates.'
'Sian Howes is very strong, showing excellent commercial acumen.'
'I valued Dan Norris's willingness to make himself available where circumstances warranted it.'
'Victoria Sutcliffe shows excellent judgement with an eye to the commercial nuances of a deal whilst being meticulous in her work.’
‘Hogan Lovells has an impressive property team and practice, combining expertise, attention to detail and excellent client relations. They have, in addition, demonstrated expertise in dealing adeptly with novel and unique property types and interests, where the law is complex and developing, and industry sectors are on the move.’
Key clients
- Roku American Express BBC BMW British Land CCLA Investment Management Electra Fluor Landsec Coal Pension Funds M&G Real Estate News Corp Eli Lilly Euroclear
Work highlights
Advised Lloyd’s, the global insurance and reinsurance marketplace, on its continued presence at the historic One Lime Street headquarters until at least 2035.
Advised the owner of 40 Leadenhall on four development leasing pre-lets at London’s new premier office destination to Acrisure, McGill & Partners, Shawbrook Bank, and Ark Insurance.
Acting for the BBC in various matters, and in particular the re-organisation of space requirements.