James Fry
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Hotels & Leisure
Band 4
About
Provided by James Fry
Practice Areas
I have been individually ranked by Chambers and Partners in the Hotels and Leisure sector. I specialise in all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular expertise in the hotel and leisure sectors.
I am passionate about the built environment and its aesthetic as well as the economics of real estate as an investment. I had no hesitation in specialising in this fascinating and ever changing sector on qualifying over twenty five years ago. Whilst I consider myself adaptable with the skill set and experience I have gained, I have a focus on hotel investment and development and I act for a number of hotel owner-operators (both brand franchised and independent), investors and developers on all real estate related issues including acquisitions and disposals, development, funding, structuring and corporate support.
Outside of the office, I am a keen tennis and squash player, golfer, gardener and rock drummer.
Work Highlights
The Sale of 5 Strand to Whitbread PLC for £125m; the development of the Minories Estate, Aldgate and the first Canopy Hilton Hotel in the UK for 4C Group.
Expert in these Jurisdictions
England and Wales
Chambers Review
UK
James Fry heads Fladgate's hospitality department and has a strong hotel and leisure offering, with particular expertise in real estate, acquisitions and leasing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James always grasps the key issues and is very responsive."
"James is always contactable, very knowledgeable and efficient. He will always provide an honest opinion and advice."
"We are very impressed with James. He is experienced, provides considered advice and is a pleasure to work with."
"James always grasps the key issues and is very responsive."
"James is always contactable, very knowledgeable and efficient. He will always provide an honest opinion and advice."
"We are very impressed with James. He is experienced, provides considered advice and is a pleasure to work with."
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Key Sectors
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Leisure and Hospitality
Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Retail and Consumer