Hospitality, Travel & Leisure
Forward-thinking legal advisors for the travel, hospitality, and leisure sector
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As an owner, investor, lender, or operator in the hotels and leisure sector, you face complex challenges that demand expert solutions. Beyond managing real estate assets, your concerns may span corporate, tax, financing, construction, environmental, litigation, and employment issues, often across multiple jurisdictions. With over 100 specialists in 39 countries, we offer comprehensive guidance on M&A, financing, development and construction, leases, management and franchise agreements, and tax structuring. Our clients include not only investors and lenders but also operators, brand owners, administrators, construction firms, and technology providers.
LawLex Hospitality, Travel & Leisure at a glance:
- Over 100 specialists across 39 countries
- Expertise in M&A, financing, development and construction, leases, management and franchise agreements, and tax structuring
- Serving a wide range of clients, including investors, lenders, operators, brand owners, administrators, construction companies, and technology providers
Practice area
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
LawLex lawyers are leaders in the sector, advising top investors, funds, and lenders in the market. We consistently handle more transactions in this sector across Europe than any other law firm, ensuring you access to the latest insights, strategies, and opportunities. We also connect you with key players in the industry, including operators, purchasers, vendors, construction firms, financiers, and investors—valuable contacts that can benefit your business. In distressed situations, our real estate restructuring team can help you navigate the sale of hotel or leisure assets out of insolvency. For disputes, our sector experts provide strategic guidance to help you achieve the best outcome.
Part of the recovery, and part of the change
The full menu
LawLex offers a comprehensive suite of legal services for the hospitality, travel, and leisure sector. Our expertise spans across all aspects of the industry, from investment and financing to development, construction, and dispute resolution. Whether you’re looking to launch a new project, restructure an existing one, or navigate complex regulations, we provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and ensure success across all stages of your business.
First class expertise
LawLex delivers top-tier legal expertise, offering in-depth knowledge and strategic advice across the hospitality, travel, and leisure sector. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of experience, ensuring that you receive the highest level of service and guidance to navigate the complexities of your business, protect your interests, and drive sustainable growth.
Five-star footprint
LawLex has a global presence, providing unparalleled legal services to the hospitality, travel, and leisure sector. With offices in key locations around the world, we offer local expertise combined with an international perspective, ensuring that our clients receive world-class support wherever they operate. Our extensive network allows us to deliver seamless solutions across borders, meeting the highest standards in the industry.
Case studies
A European first for DTGO
DTGO, a leading real estate developer, sought to enter the European market with a pioneering project that combined innovative design and sustainable development practices. The challenge was to navigate complex regulatory environments, secure financing, and manage multi-jurisdictional legal issues while ensuring the project met the highest environmental and sustainability standards.
Long-term success in the competitive socialising sector
A leading operator in the competitive socialising sector sought to expand its footprint by launching new venues in multiple countries. The company faced challenges related to navigating local regulations, securing the necessary permits, and managing cross-border operations while maintaining its unique brand identity.
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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
