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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 of hospitality matters including financing, dispute resolution and commercial issues, such as intellectual property. It is particularly noted for its expertise in hotel franchising and management agreements.
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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.
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They are always willing to go the extra mile.
Their depth of knowledge and expertise means they can put extra hands on the job when needed.
Bird & Bird have a robust and well-experienced team.
They are always willing to go the extra mile.
Their depth of knowledge and expertise means they can put extra hands on the job when needed.
Bird & Bird have a robust and well-experienced team.
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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 has deep knowledge of the hospitality sector.
Karen is a very experienced lawyer but with a very keen eye for what is needed in the industry in today's environment.
She is generally high regarded as a leading light in the sector.
Karen is a leading player in the hotel and leisure sector and has high profile.
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 is our go-to legal partner for complex and difficult legal questions.
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.
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 pragmatic, approachable and the kind of lawyer that hotel owners and operators would want to have on their team.
Matthew is very knowledgeable and very quick to offer sound advice on complex hotel agreements and matters.