Dannelle Howley
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Dannelle Howley

Partner

Dannelle is widely recognised as a leading real estate lawyer in Australia.

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 recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 and 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.”

Expertise

Industries

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, Drafting Special Conditions to Contracts for Sale of Land, The Education Network, February 2025
  • Speaker, The Danger of Over-Reliance on Precedents: Legal & Commercial Considerations, Legalwise, March 2023

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Committee member, Property Investment & Finance, Property Council Academy
  • Member, Property Council of Australia

Qualifications

Admissions

Lawyer, Australia, 2003

Academic

LLB, First Class Honors, Australian National University, 2002
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.