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Felicity Jones

020 7814 8000 fjones@wfw.com

Work Department

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECTOR HEAD AND PARTNER IN THE CORPORATE AND M&A GROUP

Position

Felicity acts primarily for clients with real estate assets or trading activities where such assets are fundamental to their business, most notably in the hotel sector.

In addition to the acquisition and disposal of portfolio and individual real estate assets and portfolios in the UK and continental Europe, Felicity also advises a broad range of clients on corporate matters including joint ventures, the grant of options, sale and leaseback or management arrangements, operating agreements and franchises for owners and operators (in jurisdictions from the UK to the Middle East). She assists in managing disputes, and works with management teams and/or lenders regarding development, structure, fundraising (loan and equity) and security issues.

Felicity is recognised for her expertise in the hotel sector by leading legal directories. Legal 500 UK 2021 notes Felicity’s “deep knowledge of the industry, great commercial knowledge” and as being “always a step ahead in her advice.”

Career

Trained at Stanley & Simpson North (now Beachcroft Stanleys); assistant at Wilde Sapte then Bristows, following a period in-house with Hilton International; several years in partnership in the City and Holborn. Felicity became a partner at Watson, Farley & Williams LLP in March 2009.

Education

Westerhirt School; London University (BA Hons).