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Stikeman Elliott understands the unique corporate/commercial, real estate, labour and employment, pension, and tax issues that arise in the hospitality sector in the context of buying, selling, financing, and restructuring hospitality portfolios and in relation to ongoing operations. Clients, including hotel owners and developers, management companies, owner associations, investors, and lenders receive expert legal advice as well as critical strategic input on the full spectrum of matters. Our lawyers draw upon the strength of a multi-disciplinary legal team to deliver legal advice that effectively addresses our clients’ local needs within the context of global economic trends that impact the hospitality industry.

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Hospitality - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott has a well-known team of lawyers who often handle sizeable M&A transactions in the hospitality market. The firm frequently advises on portfolio and single-asset deals in the hotel and restaurant sectors, as well as acting on financing matters. It is also well equipped to assist with real estate development in the sector in addition to litigation and marina transactions. The team represents investors and resort chains.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliott acted as financing counsel to InnVest Hotels in connection with its acquisition of ten Ontario and Halifax hotels from Morguard Corporation.

Strengths

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Stikeman Elliott is very business-oriented. The team understands our needs and advises on identifying significant issues.

Hospitality respondent
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Nothing phases the team in hospitality-related work and they are always responsive and timely.

Hospitality respondent
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The firm is positive and collaborative.

Hospitality respondent
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Stikeman Elliott has experienced lawyers, who can quickly analyse a matter and handle complex situations.

Hospitality respondent
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Stikeman Elliott consistently helps us navigate complex hospitality matters on quick timelines.

Hospitality respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Mario Paura
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Mario Paura
2
Band 2

Mario Paura is a recognised Toronto-based practitioner active on complex hospitality matters. With a notable real estate background, he has experience representing clients on operational, lending and general commercial mandates, often supporting hotels and restaurants chains.

Mario writes well, understands the complexities of a matter and is able to discern a reasonable path to solution.

Mario is an excellent lawyer.

Mario is responsive, flexible and genuinely interested in supporting the client.

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