Band 4
Provided by James Fry
James has been individually ranked by Chambers and Partners in the Hotels and Leisure sector. He specialises in all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular expertise in the hotel and leisure sectors.
James is passionate about the built environment and its aesthetic as well as the economics of real estate as an investment. He had no hesitation in specialising in this fascinating and ever changing sector on qualifying over twenty five years ago. Whilst he considers himself adaptable with the skill set and experience he has gained, he has a focus on hotel investment and development and he acts 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, James is a keen tennis and squash player, golfer, gardener and rock drummer.
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.
England and Wales
Provided by Chambers
James Fry heads Fladgate's hospitality department and has a strong hotel and leisure offering, with particular expertise in real estate, acquisitions and leasing.
Provided by Chambers
James always grasps the key issues and is very responsive.
We are very impressed with James. He is experienced, provides considered advice and is a pleasure to work with.
James is always contactable, very knowledgeable and efficient. He will always provide an honest opinion and advice.
James always grasps the key issues and is very responsive.
We are very impressed with James. He is experienced, provides considered advice and is a pleasure to work with.
James is always contactable, very knowledgeable and efficient. He will always provide an honest opinion and advice.
Provided by Fladgate LLP
Leisure and Hospitality
Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Retail and Consumer