In a world where guest satisfaction drives brand value, we help hospitality businesses anticipate challenges, protect their reputation, and seize opportunities for growth.
The hospitality sector is built on delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences—but behind the scenes, it operates within a complex legal and regulatory environment. From luxury hotels and resorts to boutique properties and global hospitality brands, our firm helps clients navigate these challenges with strategic insight and discretion.
How We Support the Hospitality Industry
We advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of hospitality operations, including ownership, management, franchising, and guest services. Our capabilities include:
- Corporate Formation & Governance: Assisting with entity selection and formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships), drafting operating agreements, and advising on governance structures to support long-term growth.
- Real Estate & Development: Structuring and negotiating property acquisitions, development agreements, and financing for hospitality projects.
- Franchise & Management Agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements to safeguard brand integrity and operational control.
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting and negotiating vendor, supply, and logistics agreements to support retail operations.
- Employment & Labor Compliance: Advising on wage and hour laws, workplace policies, and employee classification issues.
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Managing commercial disputes, contract breaches, and guest-related claims, with representation in state, federal, and international forums.
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Advising on the purchase and sale of hospitality businesses, including due diligence and integration planning.
- EB-5 Dispute Resolution: Advising clients in disputes involving EB-5 projects, investor agreements, or regulatory challenges.
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring: Guiding hospitality businesses through financial distress, restructuring debt, and navigating Chapter 11 or other insolvency proceedings.
- UCC Article 9 & Secured Transactions: Advising on secured lending, collateralization, and enforcement of security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code.
With significant experience representing hospitality businesses, we help these businesses thrive in a competitive, reputation-driven market.
