Hospitality

HOSPITALITY LAWYERS

The Middle East is one of the largest hubs for Hospitality and thrives from the industry. Throughout the UAE hotel, tourism, leisure and restaurant industries continue to develop attracting more interest and expansion with each and every year.

Our Hospitality team has 35 years’ experience operating in the Middle East, for many years we have advised developers and investors in the hospitality sector including some well-known hotels and restaurants. We have advised stakeholders, asset managers and private individuals in all areas of Hospitality and Leisure. We have local and international lawyers with regional and global experience who understand the complexities involved and can advise on a global platform.

Our clients include owners, managers, franchisors, developers and lenders; global, regional and national hotels; resort businesses; serviced apartments; and leisure and sports operators.

Our Industries include:

• Real Estate
• Corporate
• Commercial Advisory
• Corporate Structuring and Licensing
• Employment
• Construction & Infrastructure
• Intellectual Property
• Technology Media & Telecoms
• Insurance, Finance
• Dispute Resolution

Our Legal Services Include:

• Acquisition & Disposals
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate structuring
• Leasing & Licensing
• Business expansion
• Project finance & Fund formation
• Contractual arrangements
• Franchise and branding arrangements,
• Management and outsourcing operations
• Management agreements
• Corporate, joint ventures & shareholder arrangements,
• Outsourcing and commercial agreements
• Data privacy security technology arrangements
• Advertising, Development and brand

We seek to provide the most strategic advice in all areas of hospitality including Real estate such as jointly owned real estate schemes, sale & leaseback arrangements, large-scale mixed-use developments and off plan sales. Hotel and resort development as well as operator management including all general commercial and operational matters. Brand development and protection. All areas of dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration and enforcement including DIFC & UAE Courts.

At Kashwani Law Firm we understand the variety of hospitality and leisure legal issues that can arise, we are able to provide a coordinated legal service with highly proficient lawyers providing strategic advice. Our firm caters to all aspects of our clients’ legal needs. We keep abreast of the key issues affecting the industry so we can deliver practical commercial and strategic advice which has been undisputed during our 35 years in business.