England - London • Industry focus
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Hospitality and leisure

Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

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The team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP frequently advises large hotels, restaurant groups, asset managers and banks on cross-border transactions. The group is led by London-based duo John O’Callaghan and Simon Lawrence. Real estate department head O’Callaghan is an expert on property transactions, while Lawrence is a key port of call for international clients and corporate occupiers on commercial property matters. Other key figures include Deniz Oguzkanli, who is recommended for his investment and development work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professionalism, expertise and availability, responsiveness.’

  • ‘Case specific and client centred approach, particularly Deniz Oguzkanli and Rebecca Roberts have been exceptionally well. ’

  • 'Punch well above their weight.’

  • ‘Simon Lawrence has doing doing deals in this sector for more than three decades.'

  • 'A refreshingly multi-disciplinary, diverse team dedicated to this sector.'

  • 'Simon Lawrence has been a leading name in the sector for over two decades. He acts for the larges hoteliers in the business. He is known by all.'

  • Ali Choudhry's reputation continues to grow in the sector and a name which is often mentioned. Rebecca Roberts corporate expertise is an asset to the team ensuring that transactions proceed quickly. Paul Cain acts for some impressive clients in the sector.'

Key clients

  • Glasshouse Asset Management
  • Al Sraiya Group Limited
  • The Dominvs Group
  • Habib Bank AG Zurich
  • Cranfield Investments Limited
  • Comptoir Libanais
  • Keystone Holdings Limited
  • Drakesfield Group
  • Delphinus Developments Limited
  • Urban Spectrum Property Management Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised major landlords in portfolio management, including multiple acquisitions and disposals of public houses and hotels within the UK.
  • Advising Comptoir Group Plc in relation to their portfolio of premises in key consumer areas, including the acquisition of new restaurant sites.
  • Acted for an overseas hotelier in an acquisition of their flagship London hotel site.

Lawyers

Practice head

John O’Callaghan; Simon Lawrence

Other key lawyers

Deniz Oguzkanli; Rebecca Roberts; Ali Choudhry; Paul Cain