The hotels and leisure team at Fladgate LLP advises a slew of private members clubs, hotels, luxury restaurants and private clients on corporate and commercial matters, including franchising, agreement negotiations, financing, acquisitions and disposals. The team is led by London-based duo James Fry and Stephen Lewis. Fry heads up the hospitality team and handles all aspects of commercial real estate across the full lifecycle of a hotel, while Lewis, who heads the leisure and real estate team, advises on acquisitions and disposals, both for freehold and leasehold matters. Eddie Powell leverages his disputes experience to advise clients on IP, commercial contracts and technology issues.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent insight and knowledge of international hotel chains franchise agreements and a very cost effective and friendly hospitality practice.’
‘Expert knowledge and a very warm and welcoming approach to client relationships.’
Key clients
- Polimeks
- Ealing Green Hospitality Ltd.
- 4C Hotel Group
- Roof Investment
- Afuri
- Investhor Limited
- Privilege Developments One Ltd.
- Julia R.E. (UK) Limited
- Buckerell Lodge Ltd.
- MDS Hospitality
- Parkway Entertainment Group
Work highlights
- Advised the family office of a prominent Turkish investor in connection with its £32.3m investment purchase of an “Adagio” branded Aparthotel in Stratford.
- Acted for Roof Investment on the acquisition and development of its “Paper Moon” Italian restaurant franchise to be located in the iconic, Grade II-listed Old War Office.
- Acted for the 4C Hotel Group, in connection with the £12m sale of a luxury boutique hotel in South Kensington, London.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Fry, Stephen Lewis