Hogan Lovells International LLP is well positioned to support major developers, investors, and REITs, specialising in infrastructure and regeneration schemes. The practice is led by Hannah Quarterman, who is acknowledged for her wide-ranging expertise in redevelopment and regeneration projects. David Wood focuses on the energy and infrastructure areas, and is a skilled advisor on urban redevelopment and regeneration matters. Robert Gowing departed from the practice in December 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Hannah Quarterman has been instrumental to our team throughout multiple planning consents, her collaboration with the consultant team really sets her apart.’
‘I have worked with Hannah Quarterman for almost 6 years and I think she is absolutely exceptional. She presents challenging topics in an engaging and clear manner making any decisions we have far easier to make. She makes herself readily available at the next opportunity and regularly turns round work within the day or week.’
‘A highly capable and committed team of planning lawyers.’
‘Hannah Quarterman is diligent, responsive, and good with clients.’
‘The team has always been super approachable and helpful in driving forward quite complex legal agreements for my team over an extended and challenging period of time for the project.’
Key clients
- Related Argent
- The Berkeley Group
- Encyclis
- Veolia
- Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration (Ballymore and Hammerson)
- M&G Real Estate
- AXA Real Estate Investment Managers UK Limited
- Intermediate Capital Group
- J.P. Morgan
- British Land
- Landsec
- Euro Car Parks
Work highlights
Advising Related Argent as lead solicitors on planning matters relating to the redevelopment of Brent Cross Town, a transformative £8 billion, 180-acre mixed-use regeneration scheme providing 6,700 new homes and workspace for over 25,000 people – a model for how future London should grow.
Advising Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration Limited on obtaining planning permissions and listed building consents for the £1 billion regeneration of Bishopsgate Goodsyard with 1.4m sq ft of office floorspace, 175,000 sq ft of retail, a 150-bed hotel and 500 homes, as well as extensive cultural space, public realm and park land including a “high line” style park.
Advising Veolia on the impact to its landfill operations at South Ockendon of National Highways' proposed Lower Thames Crossing, a 23km motorway linking Essex, London and Kent and including two 4.2km long tunnels under the Thames.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Hannah Quarterman
Other key lawyers
David Wood