The team at Paul Hastings LLP is well-equipped to advise its portfolio of clients on the remit of real estate and related finance matters relating to the hotel and leisure sectors, including handling all aspects of joint ventures, M&A deals, fund investment work and operation and management matters. The ‘outstanding’ Stephen Nicolas’ practice includes sales, leases, management and franchise agreement-related matters in cross-border contexts.
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Testimonials
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- 'I consider Paul Hastings as partners with valuable insight who provide strategic advice that enables us to mitigate risks before they actualise and drive business further.'
- 'Quality of individuals, intellectual horsepower, work ethic and attention-to-detail are all great and really differentiate and put Paul Hastings in a different class to other law firms.'
- 'Stephen Nicolas is our go-to partner and consistently provides high-quality, insightful advice, tailored to our specific needs.'
- 'Very commercially-minded team. Understand the business and its dynamics, beyond the specific task at hand.'
- 'Stephen Nicolas understands that ultimately, a transaction must close and is a key protagonist in driving it to a successful conclusion. He will identify issues and provide practical advice to resolve these issues.'
- 'Exceptional can-do attitude and practical advice. They simplify rather than over-complicate. They drive transactions towards a successful conclusion.'
Key clients
- Starwood Capital
- Yianis
- PineBridge Benson Elliot
- A&O Hostels
- Goldman Sachs
- TPG
- Highgate Hotels
- Omnam Group
- RB Capital
- Sixth Street Capital
- Lenox Investments
- Cerberus
Work highlights
Advising Starwood Capital on the acquisition of ten hotels in prime locations in central London.
Advised Henderson Park & Hines, the international private equity real estate firm, alongside global real estate investor and developer Hines in connection with the sale of Grand Hyatt Athens to funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate.
Advising Starwood Capital on the disposal of 3 premier assets located in central London to Pandox.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Stephen Nicolas