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Hotel, Casinos & Resorts
SJKP LLP provides comprehensive legal counsel to global investors, hotel and resort operators, gaming companies, lenders, and leisure brand owners across the full lifecycle of their operations.
Our team brings extensive experience in advising clients on transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic issues within the hospitality and leisure sector. We assist clients with everything from mergers and acquisitions to navigating complex regulations, ensuring they are positioned for success in a rapidly evolving industry. By integrating corporate law, real estate, finance, and international regulation, we provide holistic guidance for hotel, casinos, and resort businesses worldwide.
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1. Hotel, Casinos & Resorts : M&A, Financing, and Joint Ventures
We regularly assist clients in structuring and negotiating complex deals, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate developments, asset and portfolio joint ventures, platform JVs, and both debt and equity financings. Our hospitality and gaming lawyers ensure that each transaction reflects both commercial goals and compliance with local and international laws.
Hotel, Casinos & Resorts; Asset-Backed Deal Structuring
We have in-depth knowledge in handling transactions where significant real estate assets are tied to operational businesses—such as resorts, casinos, and hotels. Our multidisciplinary teams integrate real estate, finance, and corporate expertise to close these deals efficiently. We also advise on valuation methodologies, financing structures, and risk allocation, ensuring investors and operators achieve both short-term liquidity and long-term stability.
2. Hotel, Casinos & Resorts; Brand Protection and Commercial Agreements
Clients rely on us to safeguard and grow their brand value through effective commercial arrangements. We negotiate and draft management agreements, franchise contracts, operating leases, technical services agreements, and trademark licensing deals. With the rapid globalization of hospitality brands, we also provide legal strategies to maintain brand integrity in new jurisdictions.
Franchise & Management Structures in Leisure Sectors
We assist clients in designing franchise and third-party management structures that ensure both profitability and brand integrity. Our team develops frameworks for regional and international growth, balancing investor interests with operational efficiency. We also help clients adapt to jurisdiction-specific franchise laws and competition regulations, supporting smooth expansion into new markets while protecting intellectual property.
3. Hotel, Casinos & Resorts; Risk Management and Dispute Resolution
We represent hospitality and leisure companies in high-stakes litigation, internal investigations, and enforcement actions. Our team supports clients in navigating challenges including regulatory scrutiny, employment disputes, crisis recovery, and board-level risk management. With proactive risk assessments, we help prevent conflicts and strengthen resilience in uncertain markets.
Emergency Restructuring and Crisis Counsel
Whether responding to natural disasters, global health emergencies, or economic downturns, we assist with operational continuity, urgent restructurings, compliance with changing regulations, and preserving stakeholder trust. We advise on labor issues, financial restructurings, and emergency governance measures that ensure businesses remain operational under pressure. Our crisis counsel team has guided global resort and casino operators through regulatory challenges during periods of market disruption.
4. Hotel, Casinos & Resorts; Capital Markets and Exit Strategies
We help hospitality and leisure companies access capital markets through IPOs, PIPEs, bond issuances, and REITs. Our legal strategies include preparing disclosure documents, meeting securities compliance standards, and coordinating with underwriters. We also assist with exit strategies such as asset sales, spin-offs, and portfolio divestments for private equity, real estate funds, and institutional investors.
Cross-Border Hotel, Casinos & Resorts Transactions
Our cross-border capabilities ensure seamless support on international transactions, from U.S.-based deals to multi-jurisdictional arrangements across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We manage regulatory filings, coordinate with foreign counsel, and address cultural and legal differences that impact cross-border operations. By combining global reach with local insight, we deliver solutions that help clients expand and diversify across regions while mitigating legal and financial risks.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
