Baker McKenzie

A key port of call for investors, real estate developers, hotel owners, operators, financiers and service providers, the hotels, resorts and tourism practice group at Baker McKenzie draws on the capabilities of various practices to advise on acquisitions, disposals, financing, construction, management and franchise agreements as well as tax. The team is chaired by Justin Salkeld, who advises on operational and investment real estate assets, including planning, acquisition and disposal, development, structuring, leasing and financing, and joint ventures. Sebastien Marcelin-Rice is noted for his expertise in real estate finance,  private equity, and distressed investing. Other key names to note include Susie Davies  and Ben Farnell , who focus on commercial property law, planning, development and real estate sustainability matters.