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Paul Hastings LLP

Leisure & Hospitality

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Leisure & Hospitality - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings possesses a standout track record in complex and sophisticated work, calling on a multidisciplinary team able to provide advice on matters ranging from resort development to management and joint ventures. The team represents a diverse range of clients, including REITs, developers and private equity lenders, among others. The group has impressive cross-border capabilities in international hotel arrangements. It also offers notable ancillary strengths in litigation, tax, intellectual property and wider corporate law.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Maxxam on the development of Palmas Del Mar, two ultra-luxury resort and residential projects valued at a combined $2 billion and spanning approximately 1,000 acres of oceanfront land in Puerto Rico.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is extremely responsive with a deep bench that brings its resources whenever we need them. We never feel like we are at a disadvantage because of timing, resources or knowledge.

    Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

  • Paul Hastings offers deep subject matter expertise, relationships and the ability to cover multiple verticals simultaneously and cohesively without losing the big picture.

    Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

  • Paul Hastings has in-house experts for all needs.

    Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

  • Paul Hastings is attentive to client needs and demands even on short notice.

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  • Paul Hastings offers deep experience in hospitality contracts and knows where to push and not to push, working well with the client to find the right level of commercial agreement.

    Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rick S Kirkbride
    Rick S Kirkbride

    Rick S Kirkbride

    Rick Kirkbride is the chair of the global hospitality and leisure practice group. He is frequently mandated on high value acquisitions, joint ventures and sales agreements, acting for a range of leading global real estate entities and lenders.

    • Rick is the wise man on top of the mountain - if you have issues, you can call him - he has sage advice.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

    • Rick combines deep legal expertise with an equally deep understanding of the commercial and strategic realities facing his clients.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

    • Rick offers a deep knowledge of product and knows how to push the counterparty.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

    • Clients go to Rick Kirkbride to avoid second-guessing.

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  • Derek Roth
    Derek Roth

    Derek Roth

    Co-chair of the global hospitality and leisure practice group, Derek Roth is noted for his ability to represent investors across a range of matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and financings.

    • Derek is very business-forward in recommendations.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

    • Derek is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Todd Fieldston
    Todd Fieldston

    Todd Fieldston

    Todd Fieldston has a burgeoning practice in the leisure and hospitality space. He routinely assists clients with hotel and residential agreements, as well as complex resort development.

    • Todd does an amazing job and works well with everyone.

      Leisure & Hospitality respondentUSA

    • Todd is truly a great attorney in this space.

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