Hotels & Leisure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper houses a team that is experienced in the sale and acquisition of high-value hotel and leisure portfolios, often involving multiple cross-jurisdictional issues. It is also adept at advising on issues regarding developments, including financing and asset and contract management.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Hyatt International on its franchise agreements with Linder Hotels. The transaction involved over 30 hotels across seven European countries.
Strengths
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"Their approach to complex legal challenges is both strategic and effective. Their prowess extends to advising on complex hotel deals, which demand a highly specialised legal approach."
"Their experience allows them to call on their insight to advise in a commercially aware manner. Their client base allows great networking opportunities that other firms would not be able to offer."
"The firm provide open communication channels and a collaborative approach. They are very accessible."
"No matter what the issue is, DLA have the capability to find a solution."
"Their approach to complex legal challenges is both strategic and effective. Their prowess extends to advising on complex hotel deals, which demand a highly specialised legal approach."
"Their experience allows them to call on their insight to advise in a commercially aware manner. Their client base allows great networking opportunities that other firms would not be able to offer."
"The firm provide open communication channels and a collaborative approach. They are very accessible."
"No matter what the issue is, DLA have the capability to find a solution."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Owen is sought out for her expertise in matters relating to hotel and leisure acquisitions and developments. She frequently handles complex transactions with significant cross-border elements.
"Joanne's expertise in the hotel sector elevates our confidence throughout the processes, knowing we are exceptionally well represented."
"Joanne is a fantastic team leader and goes the extra mile to help clients with her expertise, experience and contacts."
"Joanne Owen's approach is both strategic and commercially astute, and always with a strong commitment to her clients' best interests."
Matthew Duncombe co-chairs the firm's hotels and leisure group and frequently advises on a wide range of hotel-related matters, including management agreements, disposals and joint ventures. His broad client base includes operators and investors.
"Matthew is a fantastic lawyer and is always available to help in any way he can."
"Matthew is accessible, knowledgeable, has good expertise, and is understanding of clients."