Hotels & Leisure

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie represents a range of clients operating across the hotel and leisure industry. The large multi-disciplined team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and works across key practice areas to deliver a fully integrated service on a range of domestic and international projects. Work regularly undertaken falls within the following categories:

• Acquisitions & Divestitures - advising on local and international acquisitions and divestments.
• Construction & Development - advising on land acquisition, planning approvals, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts and project management agreements.
• Finance - assisting on all aspects of capital raising.
• Hotel Management Agreements/ Franchise Agreements - advising on management, operating and franchise agreements.
• Technology & Communications - negotiating agreements for software, hardware, technology and communication services.
• Dispute Resolution - resolving complex disputes including dissolutions, insolvencies and workouts, environmental matters, construction and management disputes.
• Tax - recommending ways to structure and plan transactions to minimize tax exposure and take advantage of tax incentives and credits.
• Environment - helping clients understand and comply with regulations and standards.
• Intellectual Property - helping protect the value of brands in structuring leases and joint venture agreements.
• Labour & Employment - advising on all aspects of employment and labour relations.