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Hotels & Leisure Lawyers

As an owner, investor, lender or operator in the hotels and leisure sector, you encounter complex business issues that require expert solutions. In addition to managing real estate assets, your issues may include corporate, tax, financing, construction, environment, litigation and employment matters, often across borders. CMS UAE is at the forefront of this buoyant sector in the Middle East region and can connect you to sector specialists in globally.

CMS lawyers lead strategically in the sector, having completed more deals than any other law firm and being top ranked by all legal directories. We can advise you on M&A, financing, development & construction, leases, management and franchise agreements and tax structuring. In addition to our core client base of investors and lenders, we also advise operators, brand owners, administrators, construction companies and technology providers.

We can give you access to the latest information, ideas and opportunities. We can introduce you to other sector players, including operators, purchasers, vendors, construction firms, financiers and investors. Such contacts can prove invaluable to your business. If you are involved in a distressed situation, our real estate restructuring lawyers can help sell your hotel or leisure asset out of insolvency. In the event of a dispute, our industry experts can guide you through the litigation process, ensuring you the best outcome.

 
John O'Connor
John O'Connor
Partner
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
John O'Connor is a partner and head of our Corporate and Commercial Practice in Dubai where he has been practicing since 2012. His expertise covers all manner of corporate and commercial transactions...
Geoff Smith
Geoff Smith
Partner
Head of Real Estate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Geoff is a Partner and head of the real estate team in Dubai. He advises on all forms of real estate in the UAE, with particular focus on large scale development and investment transactions, and leasing...