Experienced in both domestic and cross-border mandates, Hamlins LLP‘s hospitality and leisure team regularly works with hotels, restaurants, leisure retailers, and cinema complexes on acquisitions, disposals, lease agreements, IP and trade marks. The team is led by Ben Kilshaw, who regularly advises on real estate transactions and non-contentious construction deals.
Testimonials
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'A very good law firm. From employment through to landlord and leasing issues, Hamlins have the experience to guide and advise their clients.’
‘John Leasure heads the hospitality team and specialises in all property matters and is a font of all knowledge and delivers in a very experienced and calm manner whilst not missing any of the detail.’
‘Team strengths are its people, who are readily available to discuss issues and resolve problems. Very responsive and always call back when messages left. They find solutions alongside us.’
‘John Leasure and Mathew Pryke are both standout individuals for our business.’
Key clients
- Burhill Group
- CitizenM Hotels
- Diamond Resorts
- Hilton Grand Vacations
- Hilton Worldwide
- INKD
- Koko
- Leon Restaurants
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide
- Pizza Pilgrims
- Pizza Union
- Park Plaza Hotels
- Powerleague
- Roko Health Centres Limited
- Rosa’s Thai
- The Light Cinema
- O Bar
Work highlights
- Advised Pizza Pilgrims on the acquisition of new restaurant units as part of their ongoing expansion including sites in London, Leeds and Nottingham.
- Advising Hilton Worldwide, Diamond Resorts, Hilton Grand Vacations and Marriott Vacations worldwide on the protection of IP rights, including trade marks and copyright.
- Acted for The Light Cinema on the completion of a lease of a 40,000 sq. ft cinema complex as part of a cinema and leisure space.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Kilshaw