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Rick Ross

Rick Ross

USA 2026

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Rick is a globally recognized hospitality leader and considered a dean of the industry with over four decades of experience advising owners, operators, investors, and lenders on the acquisition, development, financing and operation of hospitality/leisure properties worldwide, including hotels, resorts, hotels with serviced residences, clubs, restaurants, golf courses and complex mixed-use projects. He serves as the global chair of Dentons’ Hotels and Leisure practice and global co-chair of the firm’s Family Office and High Net Worth sector. Rick is a strategic advisor to leading organizations (private and public) in the hotel industry for projects across six continents. He advises clients as to structuring the capitalization of these projects; debt and equity (joint ventures). Rick is an industry leader as to management agreements and related project documents.

Professional Memberships

A member of the Hospitality Roundtable of the AHLA and the Hotel Development Council of the Urban Land Institute. He is a member of the Executive Planning Committee of NYU’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference; and a former member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Leisure & Hospitality - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Chair of the global hotels and leisure practice, Rick Ross is held in high regard for his expert handling of a wide range of transactions, including joint venture negotiations, refinancings and management agreements.

Strengths

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  • Rick Ross consistently delivers a service that is leaps and bounds beyond my expectations. He cares deeply about his relationships and we consider Rick family.

    Leisure & HospitalityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Rick is perhaps the preeminent global hospitality law attorney, with deep knowledge of the industry, extensive relationships and a wonderful reputation. He is also a pleasure to work with.

    Leisure & HospitalityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Rick Ross is a hospitality trailblazer.

    Leisure & HospitalityChambers Guide to the USA

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