Hotels and Tourism

We have a broad range of legal expertise to advise on:

Transactional aspects - acquisition, disposal, due diligence, financing, joint ventures, strata titling & time share, and capital raisings in relation to both asset and corporate transactions Operational aspects - property management, refurbishment, development & construction, liquor licensing & gaming, intellectual property, labour & employment, and compliance and regulatory issues Hotel management agreements - as industry specialists, our lawyers bring clarity to the complex web of terms and conditions in hotel management agreements (including franchising agreements and leases) whether on behalf of the owner, operator or financier.

Our international experience, particularly in the Asia Pacific region for over 20 years, means we are able to manage legal matters for our clients on a multi jurisdictional basis. Our extensive network of industry contacts also means that we are able to coordinate with local advisors in each country to ensure we deliver the desired outcomes for our clients.

Track record and Client Projects

Walton Street Capital - Four Seasons Hotels - acquisition and subsequent disposal of the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, the largest ever single asset hotel transaction in Australia - reported value $225 million Travelodge Group - corporate disposal of the Travelodge Group involving the management company, 8 Australian hotels and related brands in over 30 countries - reported value $189 million Marriott International Negotiation and drafting of a hotel management agreement for 968 room Marriott Hotel and 256 room Ritz Carlton Hotel at Macau Studio City Casino Negotiation and drafting hotel management agreements and leases for Brisbane Marriott, Melbourne Marriott, Sydney Harbour Marriott and Surfers Paradise Marriott Restructure of the Colonial Property Hotel Fund with assets in excess of $400 million Hyatt International - negotiation and drafting a suite of agreements in relation to mixed projects for the Hyatt Regency, Auckland and the Hyatt Regency Coolum, Australia Eureka Funds Management - negotiation and drafting of a hotel management agreement for the Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hines Group - negotiation and drafting of a hotel management agreement for 315 room Crowne Plaza Hotel development as part of a multi use development in Adelaide

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