Hotels & Leisure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
+44 (0)20 3755 6000About
Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP
Howard Kennedy's dedicated hotels and hospitality team draws on the expertise from professionals across the firm who advise developers, funders, investors, owners, asset managers, operators and franchisors in the hotel and hospitality sector.
We know hotels and the hospitality industry. Our team has worked with every type of hospitality asset, brand and operating model in the market.
Our team works closely with our hotel clients on every aspect of their business whenever and wherever they need us, always ensuring that projects are completed efficiently so they don't miss out on potential opportunities.
We are a safe pair of hands for every stage of the life cycle of hospitality assets and operations. We assist with regulatory compliance, investment structuring and funding for start-up ventures, development finance, planning and construction for developments, and due diligence on asset and corporate acquisitions. We also assist in restructuring and help clients plan for disposals and investment exits.
On operational matters, we advise our clients on compliance, employment law, immigration and the suite of franchising/management documentation.
We'll always look to take stress out of any matter by providing you with a team of advisers who speak your language and who will give you straightforward advice.
Chambers Review
Howard Kennedy is noted for its ability to advise a range of clients in the hotels sector, including investors, asset managers and owners, among others. It is routinely called upon to provide counsel on acquisitions, as well as management service and franchise contracts. Its team members have considerable experience of handling issues that involve cross-border elements.
Lydia Christie is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Howard Kennedy advised PureGym on 35 acquisitions, as well as its London head office relocation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are aware of the impact a prompt and professional service can have on a commercial transaction."
"They have a highly commercial approach delivered with unparalleled efficiency. They focus on the key issues."
"They have a friendly and approachable team who are always happy to give advice."
"Howard Kennedy have a deep understanding of our sector's challenges and they go out of their way to understand business needs and constraints."
"Their advice is always concise, easy to understand and practical. The team are engaged, positive and nothing is too much."
"The team are aware of the impact a prompt and professional service can have on a commercial transaction."
"They have a highly commercial approach delivered with unparalleled efficiency. They focus on the key issues."
"They have a friendly and approachable team who are always happy to give advice."
"Howard Kennedy have a deep understanding of our sector's challenges and they go out of their way to understand business needs and constraints."
"Their advice is always concise, easy to understand and practical. The team are engaged, positive and nothing is too much."