Hospitality
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP
Stikeman Elliott understands the unique corporate/commercial, real estate, labour and employment, pension, and tax issues that arise in the hospitality sector in the context of buying, selling, financing, and restructuring hospitality portfolios and in relation to ongoing operations. Clients, including hotel owners and developers, management companies, owner associations, investors, and lenders receive expert legal advice as well as critical strategic input on the full spectrum of matters. Our lawyers draw upon the strength of a multi-disciplinary legal team to deliver legal advice that effectively addresses our clients’ local needs within the context of global economic trends that impact the hospitality industry.
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott has a well-known team of lawyers who often handle sizeable M&A transactions in the hospitality market. The firm frequently advises on portfolio and single-asset deals in the hotel and restaurant sectors, as well as acting on financing matters. It is also well equipped to assist with real estate development in the sector in addition to litigation and marina transactions. The team represents investors and resort chains.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott counselled Hotellus Montrealon their sale of the InterContinental Montreal Hotel to Groupe Mach.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is always very responsiveand has specialists for all of our needs."
"Stikeman Elliott is capable of handling complex commercial transactions and the team's excellent legal product is always on budget when a fee is quoted."
"The firm is always very responsiveand has specialists for all of our needs."
"Stikeman Elliott is capable of handling complex commercial transactions and the team's excellent legal product is always on budget when a fee is quoted."
Notable Practitioners
Mario Paura is a recognised Toronto-based practitioner active on complex hospitality matters. With a notable real estate background, he has experience representing clients on operational, lending and general commercial mandates, often supporting hotels and restaurants chains.
"Mario is strategic and he also offers a strong commercial vision."