The practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP harnesses expertise advising on hotel sales and acquisitions, and on operational and technical service agreements. Overseeing the team are Ayda Habboush, who handles real estate M&A for hotel and hotel alternative clients, Julien Allen, who ‘delivers excellent outputs’, Yassar Jassani, who assists restaurateurs, hoteliers and developers on institutional investment matters, amongst others, and David Cordery, who is experienced advising both developers and operators in domestic and international contexts.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive to our needs and introduces relevant colleagues as required.'
'Good industry knowledge combined with expert legal advice.’
‘Julien Allen has great working relationships, knows his client, engages well and delivers excellent outputs.'
Work highlights
Acting for a client on the acquisition of the historic Royal Clarence in Exeter Cathedral Yard, which is now set to be restored to its former glory with work starting nine years after the hotel was ravaged by fire in 2016.
Acting for a client on its mixed-use hotel and offices development in the heart of Clerkenwell EC1.
Advising a client on the property and construction law elements of the transformation of 15th century pub, the famous Eagle and Child, in the heart of Oxford, a favourite of writers J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
Practice head
Ayda Habboush; Julien Allen; Yassar Jassani; David Cordery