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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

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 continued to advise Curzon Cinemas in a dispute in the High Court with its landlord, which is seeking to take possession of the Grade II-listed Curzon Mayfair, which has been Curzon’s flagship cinema since the 1930s.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mathew Ditchburn
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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 the brightest solicitor I know and extremely persuasive. He provides the most brilliant service.

Mathew has provided clear, firm advice, especially in areas where there is potential conflict.

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Paul Tonkin
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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 knows all the ins and outs of property law and is very astute. He comes up with interesting angles and practical solutions.

He is quite remarkable. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything.

Tim Reid
Star Associates

Tim Reid often represents investors and institutional landlords. He assists with cases linked to insolvencies including CVA challenges, in addition to showing expertise in development disputes.

Tim is very knowledgeable and well embedded in the area.

He is very good and knows his stuff.

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Mathew Ditchburn
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Paul Tonkin
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Tim Reid
Star Associates