Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP fields a team of specialists that continues to handle a varied stream of disputes across development, corporate occupiers, and building defects. The team is particularly renowned for its real estate insolvency work, where it frequently advises institutional landlords and tenants, with a recent uptick in retail and leisure restructuring instructions. Practice head Mathew Ditchburn is noted for his far-reaching practice, which has seen him engaged on insolvency-related matters and significant development disputes. Paul Tonkin showcases in-depth knowledge of rights of light and vacant possession strategy on complex development sites. Other key practitioners include Tim Reid, who draws from his insolvency technician qualification to act on high-profile insolvency matters, and Benjamin Willis, a go-to contact for landlords, tenants, developers, and investors across a broad remit.