Goodwin‘s practice is able to assist its roster of clients, the list of which features well-known hotel clients, with the full array of high-value real estate transactional matters. Advising on the sale of a portfolio of hotels located in multiple jurisdictions, on complex purchase and leaseback agreements, and on joint ventures are all examples of cases that feature in the team’s workload. It also advises its clientele on the full array of documentation cases. Well-regarded for his ’incredible, in-depth industry knowledge,’ Matthew Pohlman leads the group. Martin Smith is a name to note with experience in acquisitions, dispositions, management, and branding cases.
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Testimonials
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‘What truly sets them apart is the hands-on involvement of partners and their attentiveness to their clients.’
‘Matthew Pohlman has incredible in-depth industry knowledge and works hard to achieve the aims of his clients. He is an extremely skilled negotiator and someone you can completely trust to understand and achieve your business's requirements.'
‘Depth of experience and level of professional service stand out.’
‘Matthew Pohlman is an outstanding lawyer with expert knowledge. An expert negotiator and expert communicator.’
‘The entire team is quite strong.’
‘Matthew Pohlman is arguably one of the best hotel lawyers in the world. He knows our agreements inside-out.’
Key clients
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Caesars Entertainment Corporation
- Oaktree Capital Management
- RoundShield Partners LLP
- TPG Angelo, Gordon
- Crossroads Real Estate
- Firmdale Hotels
- Cairn Hotel Group
- Masterworks Development Corporation
- Away Resorts
- Leeu Collection
- Avington Financial
Work highlights
Advised the client on the sale of a portfolio of Hoxton and Mama Shelter branded lifestyle hotels across UK, Netherlands, Italy and Czech Republic to entities owned by Ares Management Real Estate Secondaries fund and Cedar Capital Partners.
Advised the client, alongside its joint venture partner, on the purchase and partial leaseback of the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Elstree Studios site in London.
Advised the client on behalf of its managed-fund on the formation of a joint venture, which has entered into a contract to acquire the YouFirst Campus student accommodation portfolio in France from Gecina.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Matthew Pohlman
Other key lawyers
Martin Smith; Ray Fang; Tinyan Asemota