Hotels & Leisure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird's team advises clients from across the hotels and leisure sector on a range of domestic and international mandates. The group fields expertise in a wide array ofhospitalitymatters including financing, dispute resolution and commercial issues, such as intellectual property. It is particularly noted for its expertise in hotel franchising and management agreements.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird led Pret a Manger on a strategic joint venture with Dallas International to expand in the US by franchising 50 new Pret-owned shops.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird have a robust and well-experienced team."
"Their depth of knowledge and expertise means they can put extra hands on the job when needed."
"They are always willing to go the extra mile."
"Bird & Bird have a robust and well-experienced team."
"Their depth of knowledge and expertise means they can put extra hands on the job when needed."
"They are always willing to go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Friebe is noted for her expertise in portfolio acquisitions and disposals in the hotels and leisure industry, nationally and internationally. She also has experience in dealing with hotel management agreements and project development matters.
"Karen's input and deep understanding of hotel agreements has been invaluable."
"Karen is a very experienced lawyer but with a very keen eye for what is needed in the industry in today's environment."
"Karen is a leading player in the hotel and leisure sector and has high profile."
"She is generally high regarded as a leading light in the sector."
"Karen has deep knowledge of the hospitality sector."
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.
"James offered a very high level of service and assisted with his skills and perseverance in completing the deal, despite a number of unexpected issues appearing during the process."
"James provided strong knowledge and a great personal relationship."
"James is our go-to legal partner for complex and difficult legal questions."
Matthew Vance is highlighted for his experience in assisting household-name clients from the hotel sector with a variety of commercial matters, particularly franchising and hotel management agreements.
"Matthew is very knowledgeable and very quick to offer sound advice on complex hotel agreements and matters."
"Matthew is pragmatic, approachable and the kind of lawyer that hotel owners and operators would want to have on their team."
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