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International Hotels and Leisure Law Firm

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. With over 100 specialists in 39 countries, 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.

CMS lawyers lead strategically in the sector, advising the top investors, funds and lenders in the market. We consistently advise on more transactions in this sector in Europe than any other law firm. This means you get 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.

20/09/2023
CMS Hotels & Leisure Global Brochure
At CMS, we understand the Hotel & Leisure business environment. Our experience covers all aspects of the industry – we are there to guide you and help you grow and stay competitive in crowded markets...
02/11/2022
Hotel Industry Jargon Buster
From A&G and half board to opaque bookings and VR – the Hotel Industry Jargon Buster provides you with a comprehensive list of the most current terms in the hotel industry. This easy-to-use format allows...
23/05/2023
CMS Hospitality Matters May 2023
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07/01/2025
CMS Expert Guide to ESG in Real Estate 2025
Despite the ongoing challenges, there's an unwavering legislative push towards environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) aspects. Surprisingly, the European regulator is taking the lead in...
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20/12/2024
EDPB Opinion 28/2024: key takeaways on processing personal data in the...
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19/12/2024
Hungary to make major changes to legal costs in Hungary: what you need...
Starting in 2025, Hungary will implement comprehensive reforms to its legal cost structure, reshaping both court fees and lawyers’ fees in significant ways. These changes, set out in two separate pieces...
11/12/2024
Belgium’s new Private Investigation Act: What employers need to know
The Belgian Private Investigation Act, which will replace the 1991 Act regulating private detective activities, introduces significant changes that employers must address. With the Belgian par­lia­ment’s...
10/12/2024
Hungary amends Act XCIII of 1993 on Labour Safety and Act I of 2012 on...
The Hungarian parliament adopted amendments to Act XCIII of 1993 on Labour Safety and Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code. The amendments to the above Labour Safety Act improve the quality of occupational...
03/12/2024
Hungary to introduce new statistical classification for economic activities...
As of 1 January 2025, a new version of the statistical industrial classification of activities (NACE’25) will replace the currently applicable classification system (NACE’08). The change was mandated...
28/11/2024
Turning up the heat on employers: the new duty to prevent sexual harassment...
A new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace including harassment by third parties, came into force on 26 October 2024.While sexual harassment can happen...
15/11/2024
Training obligations: the clock is ticking!
The clock is ticking: registration for training offered by employers must be completed before the end of November 2024. Although the legislator is discussing an extension of the deadline, caution is recommended...
14/11/2024
The AI Act and IP rights: key obligations for providers of gen­er­al-pur­pose...
The European Union’s Regulation 2024/1689, also known as the AI Act, is one of the first laws governing the deployment of artificial intelligence tools. This legislation categorizes AI systems into...
07/11/2024
Autumn Budget 2024 – Hospitality and Leisure Sector
Last week’s Budget contained a number of announcements which will have an impact – direct or indirect – on businesses operating in the hospitality and leisure sector.  Overall, the Budget looks...
23/10/2024
How can you legally protect your website from being read and copied by...
Recently, Getty Images filed a lawsuit against Stability AI, accusing it of using copyrighted images to train its AI models without Getty’s consent. The question may also arise whether popular generative...
18/10/2024
Hungary drafts bill to ramp up effectiveness of criminal actions against...
On 17 October 2024, the Hungarian government issued resolution No. 1306/2024, which defines an action plan to assess and enhance the effectiveness of criminal law measures targeting legal entities. Through...