Hotels & Leisure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Taylor Wessing has a skilled team that boasts expertise in both domestic and overseas matters. It is particularly adept at advising on acquisitions and hotel management agreements and refinancing, but also has solid expertise in drafting development and franchise agreements. Its clients include owners, operators and investors.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised HV Hospitality on its management agreement with Six Senses on a new £100 million resort in Malta.
Strengths
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"Taylor Wessing have a good knowledge of the hotel industry. They are good lawyers who are efficient and solve problems."
"The team have excellent industry knowledge. They are practical and proactive in their approach."
"Taylor Wessing has always exceeded our expectations on both quality and speed."
"Taylor Wessing have a good knowledge of the hotel industry. They are good lawyers who are efficient and solve problems."
"The team have excellent industry knowledge. They are practical and proactive in their approach."
"Taylor Wessing has always exceeded our expectations on both quality and speed."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Bursby is well known for his experience in refinancing and management agreements, and also has expertise in dealing with cross-border issues. He regularly acts for companies and high net worth individuals.
"Richard is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and lovely to work with."
"Richard is very experienced and is an excellent relationship partner."
Mark Rajbenbach offers a broad transactional practice in the hotel sector, advising on both corporate and asset acquisitions and joint ventures. He also brings noted experience in cross-border transactions.
"Mark has the answers to everything. Having that line into a partner and his experience is really valuable."
"Mark is an excellent commercial lawyer."
"Mark offers fantastic advice at all times and through any means. He is always there and you always feel like you are getting his undivided attention. Incisive but also particular with his advice."
Edward Story is frequently called upon for his expertise in areas including M&A, franchising and management agreements. His clients include hotel operators, developers and owners.
"Edward is very plugged into what is happening in the industry. He is always available, flexible and pragmatic."
"Edward was good to work with on the deal, and sufficiently highlighted and explained issues so we could make a decision."