Real estate
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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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
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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.’ ‘Nicholas Roberts is a pleasure to work with, demonstrating excellent legal and management skills, and attention to detail.’ ‘Nicholas Roberts has the ability to translate technical and detailed legal analysis, including discussion of areas of legal uncertainty, into plain and practical advice for the client.’
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 U+I Group London Legacy Development Corporation
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.