The hospitality and leisure group at Norton Rose Fulbright works with a deep roster of high-profile clients, including large foreign banks, football clubs and luxury hotel groups. The team is led by Wasim Khan, who acts for developers, investors, and funders on large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, structured real estate products, and real estate joint ventures. Chris Randall and Sarah Cullen are noted for their expertise in financing, acting for borrowers, owners and operators. Chris Randall advises hotel groups and cruise operators on M&A, joint ventures and on listing rule compliance. Sarah Fitzpatrick heads the planning team, leveraging her experience in planning law, with a particular focus on London regeneration and redevelopment projects.
Testimonials
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'Good understanding of the market.’
‘Peter Lewis is very impressive. Responsive and goes above and beyond.
- 'Wasim Khan is our relationship partner and he is available to support - displaying a calm and considered approach.’
Key clients
- Bank of Brunei
- Al Dau Development
- Maybourne Hotel Group
- PPHE Hotel Group
- British Racing Drivers Club Limited
- Battersea Power Station
- Emirates NBD Bank
- 777 Partners LLC
- AIG
- 57 Whitehall S.à.r.l.
- Al Faisal Holding
- United Overseas Bank and Bangkok Bank
- Yoo Capital
- HSBC Bank plc
- Olympus Property Holding Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Hotchkiss Limited
- The Grange Festival
Work highlights
- Advised the project company on the continued redevelopment of the Old War Office in the heart of London.
- Advised Olympus Property Holding Limited on the continuing £1.5bn London Olympia redevelopment scheme.
- Advised Emirates Bank on the refinancing of the five-star Bulgari Hotel in relation to a c£200m term loan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wasim Khan