Department profile
Holland & Knight LLP

Leisure & Hospitality

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Holland & Knight LLP

Rankings

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Leisure & Hospitality - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight demonstrates expertise in representing high profile brand operators in management agreements. Further specialties of the team include timeshare issues, as well as the acquisition and financing of resorts. The clients benefit from the firm's strong practices in complementary areas, including a well-resourced real estate practice with notable strengths in international transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represented Capitol Crossing Advisors in zoning and land use issues for the air rights above the I 395 Center Leg Freeway, in connection with a $1.3 billion residential development.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight has a deep bench of highly experienced attorneys in this area and good relationships with other industry lawyers.

    Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight is extremely responsive and client-focused.

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  • Holland & Knight offers strong technical expertise and access to experts across US jurisdictions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Allison McCarthy
    Band 3Allison McCarthy

    Allison McCarthy

    Allison McCarthy is increasingly recognized for her strength in the hotel and resort space. She advises on a range of M&A, development and finance transactions, as well as general hospitality concerns.
    • Allison is wicked smart, very personable and great to work with.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • Allison is an expert in her practice area and is very personable.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • Allison McCarthy has long-term experience in her particular specialty area. She is very useful for strategic advice and has great technical knowledge.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
  • Band 4Joseph Guay
    Band 4Joseph Guay

    Joseph Guay

    Joseph Guay is co-chair of the firm's hospitality, resort and timeshare practice. He is highly respected within the market for his significant experience in financing projects.

    • Joseph is instrumental in helping navigate through issues.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
  • Band 4Stacie A. Goeddel
    Band 4Stacie A. Goeddel

    Stacie A. Goeddel

    Stacie A. Goeddel offers particular strength and experience advising on hospitality agreements and licensing matters for mixed-use developments, among other asset classes.

    • Stacie is super knowledgeable in her field and always pushes for the best outcome for us.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • Stacie A. Goeddel is brilliant and extremely knowledgeable.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • I really appreciate that I can fully trust and rely on Stacie's judgment and work. She breaks down and explains issues in a way that is easy to follow.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • Stacie Goeddel is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in the branded residential/mixed-use development space.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA
    • Stacie is an excellent attorney and always reliable for complicated projects. She is responsive, technically skilled and cognizant of our company's primary areas of concern in negotiations.

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