Profile
Work Department
Position
Felicity primarily acts for clients with operating assets which are frequently real estate assets or trading activities where the real estate assets are fundamental to the business, such as hotels, service departments and student accommodation.
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.
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).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very efficient and has a good negotiating style.’
‘Barry Hembling does a really good job simplifying complex negotiations and helping them to be resolved and agreed upon very efficiently.’
‘A very personal service, they make you feel like they are part of your team, not simply professionals advising. They also have depth, and they always fit into the situation as they've clearly been well-briefed.’
‘They show genuine interest in the work they're undertaking.'
'Felicity Jones is outstanding and has a comprehensive knowledge of both the hospitality industry as well as corporate advisory. Also, never felt the clock was being watched.’
‘Attentive, attention-to-details, experienced, commercial.’
‘Felicity Jones is experienced in hotel management agreements, franchise agreements and M&A.’
Key clients
- Atogarden Formby Hall Hotel and Golf Resort Willow MezzCo ASB Development Limited KE Hotels Millennium Hotels and Resorts One One Hospitality 1 Limited PM29 Real, Unipessoal Lda Zaha Hadid Architects