Hotel Lawyers

The hotels sector encompasses a wide range of participants, from investors and owners to operators, developers and brands, and brings together both long-term investment considerations and the day-to-day realities of operating a business. 

We advise investors, owners and operators across the hotels sector, supporting hotel investment and the operation of hotel businesses. Our work spans hotel acquisitions, development projects and ongoing operations, including cross-border matters.

We bring together expertise across real estate, corporate, tax and disputes to provide coordinated, commercially focused advice. Whether acquiring a single asset, developing a portfolio or managing an established business, we support clients at each stage of ownership.

Legal advice for the hotels sector

Hotels operate at the intersection of real estate, corporate and operational considerations, often involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions and commercial objectives.

We advise on the legal and practical issues that arise across hotel ownership and management, supporting clients on both transactions and ongoing business matters.

We act for investors, owners and operators, including those with international portfolios or complex ownership structures. Our approach is to provide clear, coordinated advice across disciplines, reflecting the fact that hotel assets are both investments and operating businesses.

Supporting hotels throughout the asset lifecycle

We support clients at each stage of hotel ownership and investment, providing consistent advice as assets are acquired, developed, operated and realised.

Hotel investment and acquisitions

Hotel investment is a core area of our practice. We advise family offices, private investors and international clients on the acquisition and ownership of hotel assets, including landmark and portfolio investments.

Our work often involves complex ownership structures, reflecting the intersection of personal, family and commercial interests. We advise on structuring investments across jurisdictions and through a range of vehicles, supporting both initial hotel acquisitions and longer-term portfolio strategy.

We understand that hotel investments are not driven solely by financial considerations. For many clients, they combine long-term value with broader strategic or personal objectives, including the ownership of distinctive or high-profile assets.

Supporting hotel owners and operators

We advise hotel owners, operators and hospitality businesses on the legal and commercial issues that arise through ownership and day-to-day operations.

This includes management and franchise arrangements, brand and licensing matters, and the contractual frameworks that underpin hotel operations. We also support clients in managing disputes, restructuring arrangements and adapting to changing commercial conditions.

Our approach is to provide practical, commercially focused advice that supports the ongoing performance and development of hotel businesses.

Supporting international and cross-border hotel businesses

Many hotel investments and operations are international in nature, involving assets, investors and counterparties across multiple jurisdictions.

We advise on cross-border hotel acquisitions, ownership structures and operational arrangements, coordinating advice across our offices and networks where required. Our focus is on managing complexity and providing a consistent approach across jurisdictions.

This is particularly relevant for family offices and international investors, where hotel assets often form part of a broader global portfolio.

Why choose Charles Russell Speechlys for hotel legal advice

Our hotels work reflects our broader focus on private capital and complex investments. We combine sector experience with an understanding of the structures and considerations that shape how our clients invest and operate.

Clients value our ability to bring together multidisciplinary teams, providing coordinated advice across real estate, corporate, tax and disputes. We support both transactions and ongoing ownership, often acting as a long-term adviser as portfolios evolve.

We are also experienced in international matters, advising on hotel investments and operations across multiple jurisdictions, delivering practical advice that reflects the complexity of hotel assets and the needs of the clients investing in them.