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Hogan Lovells has a broad practice that is particularly strong on transactions and financing in the leisure industry, but also has strong litigation capabilities. Among its areas of focus are management and franchise agreements to hotel portfolio sales and purchases, new developments, financings and asset
management work.
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Hogan Lovells represented Libyan sovereign wealth fund LIA in a claim against property developer, Roger King and five other defendants. The case involves a £10.5 million investment to develop a hotel site.
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They are very dedicated to the client piece. They have a good team of associates and work really well between offices, which proves really useful. We were very pleased with them.
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Michael James is noted for his experience in handling hotel transactions, including acquisitions and disposals. He also has expertise in management and lease agreements.
Michael has the ability to deliver a positive outcome no matter the circumstances.
In my opinion, Michael is the best lawyer in European real estate.
Michael James is a strong hotels lawyer.
Ed Meadowcroft regularly advises hotel brands and investors. He has a broad hospitality practice, which includes joint venture transactions, acquisitions and hotel management agreements.
Ed is great to work with and for. He has a calm and commercial approach.
Ed is an absolute star. He is already great, and will continue to get even better as he gets more experience under his belt.
Ed has gone from strength to strength since being made up. He is an incredibly talented and trustworthy lawyer.
Matthew Peters of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is noted for his ability on complex hotel management arrangements. He is frequently engaged in transactional matters, leasing agreements and wider branding advisory to clients in the hotels space.
Matthew works hard, is always highly responsive, and brings real impact to negotiations. His commercial insight across markets adds significant value to our transactions.
He is highly trustworthy, resourceful, and goes above and beyond, not only to protect our interests, but also to help connect us with the right people and expand our network.
He is solutions-orientated, commercial, very intelligent, offers amazing responsiveness, is fun to be around, and good to work with.
Hotels & Leisure
Hotels & Leisure
Hotels & Leisure
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