We advise real estate investors, capital providers, private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, home offices, and hotel companies across the full spectrum of hospitality assets, including hotels and resorts, signature restaurants and clubs, sports stadiums, marinas, golf courses, and music and theater venues. Our service is global, with lawyers representing hospitality clients across the U.S., the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
From initial acquisition through to ongoing operation and ultimate exit, we provide seamless, end-to-end support across the full lifecycle of hospitality and leisure assets. We advise on the acquisition and disposition of assets, structuring and negotiating joint ventures, M&A and private equity investments, and securing the necessary financing and refinancing to advance each project. As developments move forward, we support construction and development matters, manage regulatory and planning compliance, and negotiate management and franchise arrangements. Where required, we also advise on employment matters, tax planning, financial restructuring, and, in distressed situations, bankruptcy, ensuring comprehensive legal support at every stage of the transaction chain.
Our advisory capabilities span key industry trends, including ESG and sustainable tourism, green financing, technology adoption, data protection, foreign and domestic tax, and evolving employment laws. This breadth of experience positions Reed Smith as a trusted advisor for hospitality clients worldwide.