Matthew Pohlman
GoodwinGoodwin leverages its global network to advise an international roster of hotel development companies, hotels, and real estate asset managers on various corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions, disposals, redevelopments, and franchising work. Noted for his expertise in real estate, practice head Matthew Pohlman is well regarded by various global hotel brands, owners, investors and private equity firms for the breadth of his practice. Martin Smith is also recommended for his wide-ranging hospitality and leisure focus.
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Testimonials
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'My main contact for Goodwin UK team is Matthew Pohlman. I only can share great feedback. Concerning communication, everything is clear and well-explained since the beginning.’
'It is a true pleasure working with Matthew Pohlman. Always polite and available, he will find solutions to your problems. He has massive knowledge in the Hospitality industry and in difficult situation, he does not hesitate to support you and open doors. Secondly, I do value his transparency and clarity in communication ; a thing said is always a thing done and before taking action, strategy and actions to be taken will always be discussed first.'
- 'As soon as you work with Matthew, you will find him becoming a key partner to secure your deal.’
‘Matt Pohlman. Extremely capable and professional. ’
‘Great team, who are proactive responsive, knowledgeable, and professional.’
‘Matt Pohlman, one of the, if not the best hotel lawyer in the business. ’
‘Matt Pohlman in the UK office is a star.’
‘Ability to break down complex issues in an easy to digest and actionable manner.’
Key clients
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Caesars Entertainment Corporation
- Oaktree Capital Management
- RoundShield Partners LLP
- Angelo, Gordon & Co
- Crossroads Real Estate
- Firmdale Hotels
- Cairn Hotel Group
- Masterworks Development Corporation
- Away Resorts
- Leeu Collection
- Avington Financial
- Hyatt Hotels
Work highlights
- Advised Fidera in relation to the establishment of a joint venture with Weight Partners Capital for the acquisition and repositioning of a UK hotel and related asset management arrangements.
- Advised Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Limited on the sale of The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin and its operations.
- Advised AXA Real Estate Investment Management, alongside its joint venture partner Oxygen Studios, on the exchange of contracts with the British Broadcasting Corporation for the purchase of the BBC’s Elstree Studios site in London.
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Practice head
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Matthew Pohlman