HOSPITALITY, RESORT AND TIMESHARE GROUP
POSITION YOURSELF TO THRIVE WITH OUR UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Closely tied to the ups and downs of the global economy, the hospitality industry is significantly impacted by economic and social factors. In order to thrive, hospitality companies must adapt to current developments and anticipate short- and long-term trends.
At Holland & Knight, we have the insight to anticipate risks and address the legal needs of our clients. Our team has extensive experience with matters involving:
LEADING LAWYERS ON YOUR SIDE
2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Guide
The 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” guide awarded national first-tier rankings to the firm’s Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law practice groups as well as 17 metropolitan first-tier rankings in the same practice areas
2025 The Best Lawyers in America Guide
166 real estate lawyers recognized | Noted in the areas of Leisure and Hospitality Law, Real Estate Law, Litigation − Real Estate, Environmental Law, and Land Use and Zoning Law
AREAS OF FOCUS
2024 Chambers USA Guide
37 real estate attorneys from nine different markets recognized
Firm received No. 1 rankings in Real Estate (Washington, D.C.; North and Central Florida; Tennessee and Texas) and Zoning/Land Use (California and South Florida)
2024 The Legal 500 United States Guide
Firm recognized as top-tier nationwide for Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning and recommended for Real Estate | Partners Joseph Goldstein and Stephen Shapiro were highlighted as “Hall of Fame” lawyers in the guide
SYNERGY ACROSS GEOGRAPHIES
Throughout the United States, as well as Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, Holland & Knight has a deep understanding of evolving legal issues impacting the hospitality industry.
Both foreign investors and domestic investors look to these regions for emerging opportunities, and they call on our team as a one-stop shop to help them capitalize on deals.
Holland & Knight’s Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Group is composed of highly skilled, experienced attorneys who have been practicing in industry-focused areas of law for many years.
The Holland & Knight team represents several global hospitality brands and owners.
We have more than 25 years of experience serving a full range of hospitality clients at every stage and in every segment of the industry.
Many of our timeshare professionals are recognized by the American Resort Development Association.
DYNAMIC PRACTICE COLLABORATION
We work across practices to handle the legal needs of developers, lenders, operators and owners in all aspects of the hospitality industry:
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Asset Management and Hotel Operations
Bankruptcy, Workouts and Restructuring
Condominium and Branded Residences
Construction
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Environment
Financial Services
Food and Beverage
Hotel Management
Immigration
Intellectual Property and Licensing
International and Cross-Border Transactions
Labor, Employment and Benefits
Land Use and Zoning
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Public Policy and Regulation
Real Estate and Development
Strategic Outsourcing
Tax and Deal Structuring
HIGHLY RESPONSIVE
WELL VERSED to market changes, creatively adapting as circumstances demand in the evolving hospitality industry
in laws impacting your business, with a finger on the pulse of issues involving hotels, resorts, golf and membership clubs, and timeshares
OUR TEAM’S RECENT HOSPITALITY ENGAGEMENTS
Represented clients in forming a joint venture with existing owners of the iconic Chelsea Hotel in New York City, with plans to redevelop the hotel as a hotel and condominiums
Represented a private investment management firm and its affiliates in connection with the sale of a controlling ownership interest in a 1,201-unit, 47-story condominium, timeshare and hotel project located just off the Las Vegas Strip
Represented a global hospitality brand in connection with the operation and development of hotel projects in Armenia, Cartagena and Bogotá
Represented the owner in the development of an ultraluxury 127-room resort hotel and branded residences to be constructed and developed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, including negotiating a hotel management agreement for the operation of the hotel, a hotel license and a technical services agreement in connection with hotel development
Represented an international luxury hotel brand in connection with the construction, management, design, marketing and licensing of three passenger vessel cruise ships
by offering cutting-edge counsel and advice on developments affecting every aspect of the hospitality industry
Represented golf course management companies, course owners, hotels, residential developers, clubs and resort developers in a variety of golf course use, access, design and management agreements
Represented a leading procurement services company in a breach of contract and tort action filed by a hotel owner against the services company and management company for a luxury South Florida oceanfront resort
Represented a global hospitality brand in the negotiation, preparation and restructuring of the management agreements for the operation of the tallest luxury hotel in Toronto
Represented the developer of a 2,500-acre Florida resort in mixed-use and condominium developments, sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing and condominium defect lawsuits, as well as other land use amenities litigation
Represented a real estate investment, development and management firm in connection with the negotiation of a 20year hotel management contract for a $550 million, 1,054-room project that will be the fourth-largest hotel in Massachusetts
christopher.camarra@hklaw.com CONTACT US
Kelly F. Bagnall Partner | Dallas
+1.214.964.9462
kelly.bagnall@hklaw.com
Joseph A. Guay
Partner
| New York
+1.212.513.3226
joe.guay@hklaw.com
Christopher L. Camarra
Partner | Washington, D.C.
+1.202.457.7024
John Hamrick
Partner | Atlanta
+1.404.898.8111
john.hamrick@hklaw.com Stacie A. Goeddel
stacie.goeddel@hklaw.com
