Dannelle Howley

Dannelle is a real estate law specialist with a focus on complex, structured and large-scale transactions. Her expertise spans all segments of the real estate sector, acting for listed and unlisted property funds, private and government clients.

Dannelle is known for both her technical legal expertise and commercial acumen, which is recognised by her clients and peers. She is at the forefront of the real estate sector in Australia and across Asia Pacific, and regularly presents at industry conferences and legal forums.

Dannelle was named Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in Australia for 2023 at The Lawyer Network Annual Awards.

Dannelle was most recently recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, where clients praised Dannelle as having “a laser focus on identifying what the real risks are and therefore comes up with solutions focused on addressing the true concern” and in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 as, “extremely talented. She is personable, caring, understands her clients and works extremely hard. She is totally dedicated to her job and clients.”

In Who’s Who Legal 2023, it was noted, “Dannelle is one of the most intelligent lawyers who is able to quickly digest information and form a view immediately.”

She is also described as being “exceptional. She can be relied upon to provide succinct no nonsense practical advice based on her extensive industry experience in addition to legal expertise. She is also super smart and super responsive.”