James Salford

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Hotels & Leisure

UK-wide

7 Years Ranked

Band 5

Real Estate Finance

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by James Salford

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure

Career

James is a partner in Bird & Bird's London office, specialising in real estate and hotel finance, both in the UK and internationally. He has extensive experience of advising lenders and borrowers in relation to a broad range of real estate assets on senior debt, mezzanine debt and preferential equity transactions.

James regularly works with a broad range of lenders, including domestic and international banks, debt funds, insurers and family offices and advises a number of major property and hotel groups, both on transactions and on key strategic projects.

He is particularly well known in the leisure and hospitality industry and has over 20 years' experience working with clients in this field. He has extensive knowledge of hotel operating agreements and non-disturbance agreements, and regularly speaks at and chair industry conferences and events on key issues affecting the sector.

Personal

Studied:

Southampton University, LL.B (Hons)

Guildford School of Law, Legal Practice Course (Distinction)

Admissions:

Solicitors Regulation Authority in 1999

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK

Hotels & Leisure - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Salford demonstrates significant experience in project financing, with a particular focus on the hotels and leisure industry. His broad client base includes both financial institutions and hotel owners.

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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Salford of Bird & Bird is highlighted for his expertise in financing matters in the hotel industry. He regularly acts on both the borrower and lender sides of real estate financing transactions.

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