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Provided by Jay Blount
Jay Blount is an experienced transactional member, who serves as the Chair of the Hospitality practice at Eckert Seamans. He specializes in representing owners, developers, and managers of (and investors in) hotels, resorts, food and beverage venues and mixed-use projects. Over the years, he has worked on a broad range of hospitality matters across the United States and on a global basis, including for projects in Bhutan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Portugal and Spain.
Jay has extensive knowledge in negotiating hotel brand management agreements and joint venture agreements. He also regularly represents buyers and sellers of hotels and resorts, including through debt acquisitions and restructurings.
Jay also was in-house lawyer at a Fortune 500 sporting goods retailer, where he advised its substantial private brand business and developed a strong background in brands and trademarks.
Provided by Chambers
Chair of the hospitality department, Jay Blount has a growing practice representing hotel owners and developers in development matters and loan agreements. Blount is highly regarded for his transactional skills.
Provided by Chambers
"He has highly proficient transactional acumen which makes him extremely effective during high-pressure negotiations."
"Jay is truly great, he provides practical advice. He understands business concerns and takes into consideration the best outcome for the business and legal team."
"He has highly proficient transactional acumen which makes him extremely effective during high-pressure negotiations."
"Jay is truly great, he provides practical advice. He understands business concerns and takes into consideration the best outcome for the business and legal team."
