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Trusted experience in the establishment, development and investment in hotels and leisure assets

Hotels and leisure

The hotels and leisure sector has proven to be a resilient sector within the Australian economy. Emerging technologies and the ever-changing complex and diverse regulatory landscape presents a wealth of opportunities for organisations as they continue to invest, develop, re-position, manage and finance assets in this sector.

Our deep understanding of the hotel and leisure industry, established relationships with key industry stakeholders, and proven success in this market enables us to provide our clients with valuable insights and assist them to navigate market dynamics, address industry-specific challenges and effectively manage risk allocation among owners, developers, investors, operators, vendors, purchasers and financiers. Our expertise positions us to conduct transactions in a commercially astute manner while safeguarding our clients from critical risks.

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Knowledge and expertise

We have a deep understanding of all Real Estate sectors, including in the hotel industry, and importantly, how they interact and impact each other and what lessons can be learnt from each. We combine technical skill with industry insights, a focus on relationships and service excellence. Our aim is to support the growth and profitability, whilst implementing risk mitigation strategies for our clients.

Full service support across the whole life cycle

MinterEllison has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on the acquisition, management, development, refurbishment, disposal and financing of hotels, resorts and tourism assets, businesses, trusts and companies throughout Australia – providing full service support spanning the entire life cycle.

Acquire and Divest

We have a wealth of experience from our corporate, real estate, planning & environment, finance, IP, FIRB, managed investments, and tax and regulatory disciplines to comprehensively advise on all aspects of these transactions whether they are corporate plays or capital transactions and have an in-depth understanding of the key legal risk areas that are associated with transactions of this kind and can provide a full-service offering across all of these workstreams.

Manage

We regularly support clients in negotiating hotel management agreements, leases, franchise agreements, technical services agreements and non-disturbance agreements with international and Australian hotel operating and franchise companies. We also have specialised employment, liquor licensing, IP, insurance and dispute teams who regularly advise on issues which arise in hotel businesses.

Develop

Our experience also extends to development of new build and refurbishment of hotels, resorts and tourism assets including fund through arrangements. These development and refurbishment arrangements often require complex negotiations of construction documents and negotiation of provisions regarding brand standards, FF&E procurement, early access, liquor licence and if the hotel forms part of a broader mixed use development, access and services to and from other parts of the development.

Case studies

Salter Brothers

Acted for Salter Brothers in respect of their $1 billion+ portfolio of hotel assets in Australia including capital transactions, fund establishment, developments and refurbishments, rebranding and hotel management arrangements with Accor, Hyatt and IHG, construction, employment, FIRB and tax advice including in relation to their Spicers Retreats, Tuckerbox, Escarpment hotel portfolios and the establishment of their luxury hotels and retreat portfolio.