Hotels & Leisure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Law firm specialised in Hotels & Leisure - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS has a leading practice with significant capabilities acting in the UK, throughout Europe and in the Middle East and Latin America. The firm enjoys a market-wide reputation for advising on sophisticated acquisitions on behalf of prominent owners, operators and financiers. The team provides additional niche knowledge of restructurings and insolvency-related matters. It is also highly experienced in advising owners and operators on hotel management and franchise agreements.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised long-term client All England Lawn Tennis Ground PLC on the development and expansion of Wimbledon grounds. The work involved cross-boundary planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments and obtaining land access rights.
Strengths
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"CMS takes the time to understand the full picture and all the moving parts and there are always specialists on hand when needed."
"The team have very good technical knowledge; they have market-leading expertise with a global reach."
"I am deeply impressed by the breadth and depth of support we received from CMS."
"CMS takes the time to understand the full picture and all the moving parts and there are always specialists on hand when needed."
"The team have very good technical knowledge; they have market-leading expertise with a global reach."
"I am deeply impressed by the breadth and depth of support we received from CMS."
Notable Practitioners
Louise Wallace is an experienced hotels and leisure solicitor with expertise in restructuring and high-value acquisitions. She frequently acts for both investors and asset managers.
"The thing I like about her is that she will collect advice locally and will take that and put it together commercially and give business advice. She has been there and done it, which is helpful."
"The service was standout throughout the engagement."
Thomas Page heads the hotel and leisure group at CMS. He is well known for his experience in high-value acquisitions in addition to his ability in development and management agreements.
"Thomas knows the industry well. He has the ability to recall vast amounts of historical data."
"Thomas is very impressive and is good to work with."
"Tom is the pre-eminent, market-leading M&A hospitality lawyer in the country."
James Miller frequently acts for clients on hotel M&A transactions, with particular strength in sale and leaseback work. He offers experience representing both buyers and sellers.
"His knowledge of real estate is market leading."
"We appreciate James' knowledge of our sector. James has a long-standing depth of knowledge in the industry. He really understands and appreciates the problems we face."
Ranked Lawyers at
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