Buoyed by its strong international presence, the ‘exceptional’ hospitality and leisure team at DLA Piper, advises a wide array of famous hotels, sports grounds, gyms, leisure facilities, and boutique luxury hospitality retailers. The team is jointly headed up by Jo Owen and Matt Duncombe. Leeds-based Duncombe is noted by clients for his sedulous transactional and commercial advice in the hospitality sector, covering supply chain arrangements, services and consultancy agreements. 'An inspirational leader with strong market knowledge’, Owen leverages her expertise to advise on capital-related transactions, from corporate acquisitions to individual commercial arrangements. Head of M&A and co-chair of the firm's private equity real estate group, Rob Salter advises clients on all areas of corporate law, with a particular focus on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and co-investments. Toby Barker is noted for his expertise in cross-border hotel financings.
Testimonials
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‘We are very pleased with the hospitality team at DLA Piper. Their cross-border capabilities ensure local input when needed, providing tailored advice for each market. They have a strong understanding of the industry and excellent market intelligence.
- 'Potential clients should know about the team's strengths, such as their responsiveness and willingness to help. Their expertise covers multiple jurisdictions, offering a comprehensive global perspective with local relevance.'
Key clients
- Motel One
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Work highlights
- Advising BDPST in relation to the refurbishment and appointment of Mandarin Oriental as the manager of Hotel Gellert in Budapest.
- Advising Hyatt on its franchise arrangements with Lindner Hotels which involved over 30 hotels across 7 European countries.