Mathew Ditchburn

Mathew Ditchburn is Hogan Lovells' UK Head of Real Estate and head of the firm's Real Estate Disputes team. He is one of the UK's leading practitioners in property litigation. Working with investors, occupiers and a range of other stakeholders, Mathew helps clients to think laterally and find creative solutions to even the most intractable property disputes.

 

Contentious issues with real estate are manifold, ranging from protecting the value of your assets to managing the business space you use every day. Mathew's experience spans the full range, having handled disputes arising out of buying and selling real estate, leasing commercial property, secured lending and redevelopment. He is particularly well known for dealing with these matters within the added complexities of an insolvency or distressed real estate scenario, and is one of the true authorities in this area, as well as actions against negligent professionals. He was appointed the firm's UK Head of Real Estate in 2024.