Real Estate Litigation
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The real estate litigation team at Hogan Lovells has expertise in various core areas such as commercial landlord and tenant disputes and cases arising from development schemes, including right to light disputes. The firm's lawyers often advise on high-value rent review and dilapidations cases, working closely with major corporate occupiers. The team also enjoys a fine track record of handling major retail insolvencies as well as cases concerning insolvent tenants.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells defended The Prudential Assurance Company in a High Court claim for an injunction against them. The injunction would have required its proposed redevelopment of Wells House to be redesigned in order to prevent interference with claimant’s rights of light.
Strengths
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"Hogan Lovells' team has great organisation, management and a well-structured hierarchy that enables them to provide quality service, results and client satisfaction."
"The team's exceptional intelligence and quick thinking extend beyond legal complexities to encompass the specific issues we face."
"The ability of the Hogan team to swiftly comprehend a wide range of matters and pinpoint key elements within the factual matrix is truly impressive."
"Hogan Lovells' team has great organisation, management and a well-structured hierarchy that enables them to provide quality service, results and client satisfaction."
"The team's exceptional intelligence and quick thinking extend beyond legal complexities to encompass the specific issues we face."
"The ability of the Hogan team to swiftly comprehend a wide range of matters and pinpoint key elements within the factual matrix is truly impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Mathew Ditchburn is head of the international real estate litigation practice at Hogan Lovells. Noted for his expertise in property litigation arising out of insolvency, he has further experience in lease and development disputes.
"Mathew is one of the top property litigators in the country."
"Matthew is great to work with and is incredibly bright. He has a real ability to think outside the box and his work rate is phenomenal."
Paul Tonkin is recognised for his capabilities in rights to light and leads in other development disputes, such as telecommunications-related issues. His clients include financial institutions, developers and government bodies.
"Paul is brilliant. He is very focused and works incredibly hard for his clients."
"Paul is very calm, always available and gives you a lot of confidence in his advice."
"Paul is an excellent problem solver. He really goes above and beyond expectations and what would normally be expected. He demonstrates impeccable professionalism, courtesy and communication skills."
"Paul's attention to detail, expertise of complex matters, and ability to resolve challenging issues are very impressive."
Tim Reid often represents investors and institutional landlords. He assists on cases linked to insolvencies including CVA challenges in addition to showing expertise in development disputes.
"Tim is outstanding and I can't speak highly enough of him."