Michael James
Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLP
Client SatisfactionThe hospitality and leisure offering at Paul Hastings LLP draws on wider finance, banking and employment capabilities, with recent highlights including buy-side advice on lucrative acquisitions in the London hotel market. The team is chaired by Michael James, 'a trustworthy adviser' whose broad remit covers structured acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, real estate finance, fund investments, and hotel acquisitions and operations. The 'go-to' Stephen Nicolas is noted for his high calibre real estate work, while Edward Meadowcroft's focus spans structured acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, real estate finance, fund investments, hotel acquisitions and operations.
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- 'A deep understanding of our business, which enables them to offer value added thoughtful advice across multiple aspects of our group.'
- 'Stephen Nicolas is our go-to partner for day-to-day operational and M&A matters. He has developed into a strong partner for us across our business.'
- 'Michael James has been a longstanding partner of our business and is a solid and trustworthy adviser.'
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Michael James