HOSPITALITY 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
2026 The Best Lawyers in America Guide
170 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
2025 The Legal 500 United States Guide
Firm recognized as top-tier nationwide for Real Estate − Land Use/Zoning; also recommended in the areas of Real Estate, Real Estate Finance and Real Estate − Construction (including Construction Litigation)
AREAS OF FOCUS
2025 Chambers USA Guide
39 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)
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
SYNERGY ACROSS GEOGRAPHIES
Throughout the U.S., 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
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 the developers of the flagship Aman Resorts and Residences in the Crown Building, flagship Mandarin Oriental Residences, The One High Line Condominium containing two residential towers and a resort on the High Line, the flagship Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York, Downtown W Hotel and Residences, and The Bryant Hotel and Residences in Bryant Park
Advised a luxury lifestyle hospitality brand on U.S. data security and privacy compliance requirements, including the global development and implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance programs
Represented a developer in connection with a settlement agreement and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure of an approximately $1 billion mixed-use, ground-up construction project in Bellevue, Washington, which includes a luxury hotel, retail space and two luxury condo towers; pursuant to prolonged and challenging negotiations between the lender and developer, the developer will remain involved in the project as "executive founder"
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
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
cutting-edge counsel and advice on developments affecting every aspect of the hospitality industry
Represented a hotel company in two class actions alleging improper assessment of cancellation fees and resort fee charges
Represented a London-based hospitality group known for its portfolio of high-end restaurants and bars as the tenant in connection with a 12,103-square-foot, 10-year term lease with two five-year renewal options to be located within a mixed-use development project in Beverly Hills, California
Served as lead counsel in the dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit against a timeshare developer for alleged violations of the Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act and alleged fraudulent inducement and obtained an award of attorney’s fees against the “timeshare exit” lawyers who filed the case
Represented a luxury hotel company in a West Hollywood, California, development, comprising a single-building hotel with branded residences and shared amenities; negotiated and prepared residential sales and marketing license agreements, management agreements, master and condominium governing documents, and California-compliant residential sales documents
Christopher L. Camarra Partner | Washington, D.C.
+1.202.457.7024
christopher.camarra@hklaw.com
John Hamrick
Partner | Atlanta
+1.404.898.8111
john.hamrick@hklaw.com
stacie.goeddel@hklaw.com
