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Dentons

Hotels & Leisure

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Dentons

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We have the leading global hotels and leisure practice. Dentons unique geographical reach is precisely the reason why some of the most sophisticated and active owners, investors, high net worth and ultra-high net worth and capital sources in the hotel and leisure industry, choose to work with us around the globe.

The nature of the work in this sector is not exclusively local and our partners in the UK have a very international practice. Our team is one-of-a-kind, many of the lawyers in our hotels and leisure practice are 100% focused on the hotels and leisure sector. We don’t do occasional hotel deals, we are sector experts working in the space every single day. Our dedicated team has the expertise required to handle large, sophisticated domestic and international acquisitions and dispositions. We are highly qualified at addressing the unique issues that present themselves in the purchase and sale of hospitality assets, whether structured as a corporate transaction or a transfer of the asset. We are able to draw on our real estate, planning, tax structuring, finance and construction expertise to advise on all aspects of hotel development, whether single asset or a larger mixed-use project. .

We also advise clients on funding arrangements as well as their day-to-day hotel operational issues such as employment, contract administration, legal risk limitation mitigation, and commercial strategy.

Clients (14)

  • KSL Capital and KSL Recreation
  • Apollo Global Management/Lapithus Management
  • Aprirose
  • Hilton Worldwide Inc.,
  • Topland Group
  • Park Hotels and Resorts
  • Al Habtoor Group
  • Dorchester Collection
  • Malmaison and Hotel du Vin
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Realstar
  • HSBC
  • Lapithus Management
  • Santander

Industries (8)

  • Private Equity
  • Institutional Investors
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Family Offices
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Banks
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Hotels & Leisure - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Dentons has a highly respected team that acts for hotel owners and investors on transactions and acquisitions in the UK and overseas. It is adept at advising lenders on financing and refinancing matters and provides additional experience in hotel management, franchise agreements and day-to-day hotel operational issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised KSL Capital Partners, and affiliates, on the sale of Village Hotels, to funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate.

Strengths

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  • Commerciality is Dentons' strongest asset. They move beyond the legal and are a trusted support when making commercial decisions.

    Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
  • Dentons possesses deep industry knowledge and contributed significantly to strategic decision-making by offering valuable insights.

    Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
  • Their integrated and joined-up approach with different teams within Dentons such as real estate, corporate and employment provides a cohesive and compressive service to their clients.

    Hotels & Leisure respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Babette Märzheuser-Wood
    Band 2Babette Märzheuser-Wood

    Babette Märzheuser-Wood

    Babette Märzheuser-Wood is highlighted for her knowledge of hotel franchise agreements. She acts for developers, owners and hotel management groups.

    • Babette is great at franchising.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
    • Babette is awesome.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
  • Band 2Matthew Tinger
    Band 2Matthew Tinger

    Matthew Tinger

    Matthew Tinger has notable experience of providing counsel on complex acquisitions involving hotel portfolios. He is frequently engaged on significant hotel-focused transactions.

    • Matthew Tier is an exceptional lawyer. In a process, I would want him by my side. For something more complex, he would be my go-to lawyer.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
    • He is a safe pair of hands and nothing is overlooked. Matt has a stellar approach.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
    • Matthew has always provided effective, reasoned, commercial advice.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
  • Band 2Simon Masri
    Band 2Simon Masri

    Simon Masri

    Simon Masri is regularly called upon by banks and other financial institutions for his expertise in hotel financing matters. His broad experience encompasses refinancing, development and acquisition financing.
    • Simon always makes sure you understand all the aspects of the trade or case at hand. He is patient but keeps driving the processes forward.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
    • Simon understands how our business operates and goes out of his way to make sure we receive first-class advice. His knowledge cannot be faulted.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK
    • Simon is an exceptional lawyer. He is deeply knowledgeable, entrepreneurial, and guided by sharp intuition, all while being incredibly personable.

      Hotels & Leisure respondentUK

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