Able to draw upon support from the firm’s construction, environment, and planning practices on the gamut of commercial real estate matters, Hogan Lovells International LLP is jointly headed by Matthew Ditchburn and Daniel Norris. Norris is knowledgeable on asset management and property joint ventures, Oliver Chamberlain is well versed in regeneration projects, while Jackie Newstead is often engaged in secured lending matters. Dion Panambalana is proficient in mixed-use urban projects, and Gill McGreevy is informed in energy projects. Other key members of the practice include Nicholas Roberts, who is geared to handle developments across the retail and office sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hogan Lovells offer an incredibly dedicated service, turning around a significant quantum of work in a very short time period. They provide regular updates on negotiations between themselves and other solicitors without requiring any prompt or chasing to do so.’
- ‘They have a unique ability to deal with super complex, market-leading, and pioneering projects but handle them in a simplified and user-friendly manner. Their large team of elite lawyers means they can upsize quickly and manage large projects while providing a consistent service.’
- ‘Hogan Lovells has an impressive property team and practice, combining expertise, attention to detail, and excellent client relations. They have 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.’
- ‘Jackie Newstead is incredibly impressive both at engaging directly with clients and when negotiating.’
- ‘Jackie Newstead is very clear at advising what best benefits the client whilst always maintaining an open mind about how to reach a balanced, agreed position without prolonging negotiations.’
- ‘Nicholas Roberts is technically superb and handles some of the most complex projects in the market. He is always accessible and prompt in delivery, a real standout lawyer.’
Key clients
- Aberdeen Standard
- Argent
- Battersea Power Station
- British Land
- Calthorpe Estates
- City of London Corporation
- Landsec
- Coal Pension Funds
- M&G Real Estate
- Shaftesbury
- The Ballymore Group
- The Crown Estate
Work highlights
Advised The Crown Estate on their offshore wind, tidal, carbon capture & storage (CCS) and gas storage portfolio in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Advised The Crown Estate on the first carbon capture and storage project in the UK to repurpose existing pipeline infrastructure, reducing both cost and the environmental impact of construction.
Advised Related Argent on the long-term regeneration project at Brent Cross Town, one of London’s most ambitious development projects.
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Nicholas Roberts
Practice head
Mathew Ditchburn: Daniel Norris
Other key lawyers
Oliver Chamberlain: Jackie Newstead: Dion Panambalana: Gill McGreevy: Nicholas Roberts