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Dentons
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Providing an ‘exceptional service’ to owners, investors, UHNWIs and lenders in the hotel and leisure industry, the ’leading’ multi-disciplinary team at Dentons has a significant international footprint, with recent engagements in France, Ireland, Italy and Croatia. Practitioners are well versed in international acquisitions and disposals, day-to-day operational issues, the structuring of mixed-use hotel projects and franchising matters. The trio heading up the practice comprises ‘top real estate lawyer’ Simon Masri, who acts on structured investment acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals in the hospitality sector; corporate expert Matthew Tinger, whose recent highlights have included the sale of Hilton Olympia London for £135m; and Phoenix-based Rick Ross. Also of note is Babette Märzheuser-Wood, head of the retail group and global head of the franchise group, who also advises clients in emerging markets on the use of licensing strategies. Laura Gowing offers significant experience in finance, investment and development transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Dentons provides exceptional service with a great blend of experience and network. It is a leading firm. Matthew Tinger and Simon Masri provide exceptional service and are always on hand in the field of real estate and hotel transactions.’
‘The team was responsive and provided commercially sound advice. They know the market and are practical.’
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Key clients
- Aprirose
- HPL (UK) Ltd
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Work highlights
- Advising private equity firm KSL Capital Partners on its acquisition of a stake in the eight-strong rural boutique hotels group The Pig Hotels.
- Advising on the SHUAA-backed Northacre collaboration with Marriott's St. Regis hotel brand for luxury residences to be operated at No.1 Palace Street, London.
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