Leisure & Hospitality
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Paul Hastings possesses a standout track record in complex and sophisticated work, calling on a multidisciplinary team able to provide advice on matters ranging from resort development to management and joint ventures. The team represents a diverse range of clients, including REITs, developers and private equity lenders, among others. The group also has impressive cross-border capabilities in international hotel arrangements. It also offers notable ancillary strengths in litigation, tax, intellectual property and wider corporate law.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings advised Red Sea Global and Amaala Company on the development of two 7-star projects to be located on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is one of the best firms in the business and the team is business-savvy."
"Paul Hastings has superior experience in the hospitality space, in terms of market knowledge and thought leadership."
"The group is extremely proficient and current on industry matters, financial trends and markets. The practitioners are incredibly smart and hardworking."
"It is one of the best firms in the business and the team is business-savvy."
"Paul Hastings has superior experience in the hospitality space, in terms of market knowledge and thought leadership."
"The group is extremely proficient and current on industry matters, financial trends and markets. The practitioners are incredibly smart and hardworking."
Notable Practitioners
Rick Kirkbride is the chair of the global hospitality and leisure practice group. He is frequently mandated on high-value acquisitions, joint ventures and sales agreements, acting for a range of leading global real estate entities and lenders.
"Rick is one of the most respected hospitality lawyers in the space."
"He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area and his insights are always extremely valuable."
"Rick and his team are always an asset to have as counsel given his experience, relationships and deep expertise."
Cochair of the global hospitality and leisure practice group, Derek Roth is noted for his ability to represent investors across a range of matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and refinancings, among others.
"Derek is calm, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. He is also timely and responsive."
Todd Fieldston has a burgeoning practice in the leisure and hospitality space. He routinely assists clients with hotel leasing agreements, as well as complex joint ventures.
"Todd provides excellent counsel and is always willing to go above and beyond."
"He is efficient and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
USA - Nationwide