The practice at DLA Piper is well-versed in handling the remit of ultra-high-value national and international hotel and leisure deals for its client portfolio, which is formed of owners, investors, operators and financial institutions. Its workload is composed of sales and acquisitions, large hotel investment deals, multi-jurisdictional hotel deals, financing and debt financing matters, amongst many others. The Leeds-based Matthew Duncombe, who is equipped to handle high-stakes deals, helms the team alongside Jo Owen, who assists on cross-jurisdictional and complex transactions. Rob Salter has extensive experience handling corporate matters, and Toby Barker is noteworthy for his real estate finance expertise.
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‘Great people.’
'Extensive network. Able to find experts in the most esoteric of fields or geographical locations.'
'Matthew Duncombe is extremely experienced and very personable. Great to deal with. Always able to bring in expert lawyers in all fields to help with issues.'
'Significant experience in the hotel industry, specifically re: hotel management agreements for both brands and owners, allowing them to understand the desired positions of both parties as it relates to the key commercial terms.'
'Matthew Duncombe is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.'
Key clients
- Hyatt International Corporation
- Hung Yen Investment and Development
- Merlin Entertainment
- Marriott International
- InterContinental Hotels Group
- Blackstone
- KKR
- Aareal Bank AG
- Revolution Bars
- Motel One
Work highlights
Advising Blackstone Real Estate on the acquisition of Village Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and developer, from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners.
Advising KKR and a joint venture comprising KKR’s vertically-integrated European hospitality platform Amante Capital and The Baupost Group, on its acquisition of a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK from a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Advising Hung Yen Hospitality on its collaboration with The Trump Organization. The venture will focus on developing 5-star hotels, championship-style golf courses, and luxurious residential estates and unparalleled amenities in Vietnam.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Matthew Duncombe; Jo Owen
Other key lawyers
Rob Salter; Toby Barker; Milena Falciano-Padron