The practice at Dentons is well-regarded by clients for its ‘standout client service and industry knowledge’; its workload includes assisting in the remit of complex and high-value transactions for household clients. Simon Masri specialises in assisting clients in a wide variety of hotel and leisure matters, in both domestic and overseas contexts. Masri oversees the practice alongside Matthew Tinger, who is experienced in advising well-known international hotel clientele on significant portfolio transactions, from purchases and sales, to reorganisations. The co-leads are supported by Phoenix-based practitioner Rick Ross. Laura Gowing’s practice includes advising investors, lenders and developers in key transactions. Babette Märzheuser-Wood is a franchise agreement expert, while handling commercial real estate transactions and advising on related finance issues are Christopher Foxall‘s areas of specialism.
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Testimonials
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‘Matthew Tinger and Simon Masri are commercially sensitive and extremely knowledgeable, and this is a formidable combination of skill which in negotiations has consistently proven its benefits.’
‘The team focuses on the deal and gives the client confidence that they are managing the details within the deal. The commercial strategy is robust and demonstrates the ability and value of the team.’
‘Client service and industry knowledge are standout.’
'Responsive, knowledgeable and proactive team. Always feels you are speaking to someone and not a firm.'
'Matthew Tinger and Simon Masri - very thorough and commercial.'
‘The standout partner is Matthew Tinger for his client service, industry knowledge and pragmatic, commercial approach.’
‘They have an ability to get a transaction over the line. Full service with the right people.’
Key clients
- KSL Capital Partners
- AJ Capital
- Arora Group
- Hotel Exe Limited
- HSBC Bank plc
- VUR Village Properties Limited
- Room Mate Hotels
- Malmaison
- Kindred Concepts Limited (F1 Arcade)
- Wagamama
Work highlights
Advised on the sale by affiliates of KSL of hotel owner, operator and developer Village Hotels (consisting of 33 hotels) to funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate.
Advised on the sale of a worldwide hotels brand to Hilton.
Advised on the acquisition of a hotel from Starwood Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Masri; Matthew Tinger; Rick Ross
Other key lawyers
Laura Gowing; Babette Märzheuser-Wood; Christopher Foxall