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Bird & Bird's team advises clients from across the hotels and leisure sector on a range of domestic and international mandates. The group fields expertise in a wide array of hospitality matters, including financing, dispute resolution and commercial issues, such as intellectual property. It is particularly noted for its expertise in hotel franchising and management agreements.
Bird & Bird continued to advise Belmond hotels in regard to its hotels' trade mark needs, covering portfolio handling and disputes.
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I see them as specialists in the sector, and their team is one of the best, go-to teams of lawyers in the hospitality sector. Their in-depth industry knowledge is fantastic.
They are highly responsive, accessible, and committed to delivering high-quality service. Even under time pressure or in complex cases, they maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
Bird & Bird is distinguished by its very strong understanding of the sector and a bespoke level of personal service.
I see them as specialists in the sector, and their team is one of the best, go-to teams of lawyers in the hospitality sector. Their in-depth industry knowledge is fantastic.
They are highly responsive, accessible, and committed to delivering high-quality service. Even under time pressure or in complex cases, they maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
Bird & Bird is distinguished by its very strong understanding of the sector and a bespoke level of personal service.
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Karen Friebe is noted for her expertise in portfolio acquisitions and disposals in the hotels and leisure industry, nationally and internationally. She also has experience in dealing with hotel management agreements and project development matters.
Karen is a really strong individual.
Her experience in the sector really counts. She's got tenure and track record in the sector.
She is really strong: exceptionally competent in all she does.
Karen is very conscious of the need to maintain a good personal relationship and is very client-friendly and aware of the costs. We have a very good rapport with her and she works well with the team.
Matthew Vance is highlighted for his experience in assisting household-name clients from the hotel sector with a variety of commercial matters, particularly franchising and hotel management agreements.
His approach was incredibly refreshing: he has your best interests when representing you.