Hotel and hospitality

From Development to Daily Operations

Hospitality projects demand both legal structure and strategic foresight.
Our Hotel and Hospitality attorneys guide clients through all phases of the business—from site acquisition and development to branding, management, and operations.

We represent clients in structuring management agreements, joint ventures, franchise arrangements, licensing deals, and financing transactions, ensuring alignment with each property’s long-term goals.

Protecting Brand Integrity in a Competitive Market

A hospitality brand is more than a name—it’s an experience built on trust.
We help clients secure and enforce trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights to preserve brand consistency across properties, products, and markets.

Our Hospitality IP lawyers also manage franchise agreements, co-branding partnerships, licensing of merchandise, and digital marketing compliance to ensure every consumer interaction supports the brand’s integrity.

Managing People, Policy, and Performance

Hospitality is a people-driven business—and people create legal complexity.
Our Labor and Employment team counsels hotels, resorts, and management companies on wage and hour laws, discrimination and harassment prevention, employee benefits, and immigration issues.

We help clients craft HR policies, employment contracts, and dispute resolution procedures that foster a safe, compliant, and productive workplace.

Structuring the Foundations of Growth

Hospitality assets blend real estate investment, construction law, and corporate finance into one high-stakes environment.
Our Real Estate and Hospitality lawyers advise on property acquisitions, lease negotiations, and development financing for hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues worldwide.

We also counsel private equity funds, REITs, and family offices on investment strategies that optimize returns while managing risk.

When Business Turns Inhospitable

Disputes in the hospitality industry can quickly escalate—threatening operations, relationships, and reputations.
Our Hospitality Litigation team is known for achieving precedent-setting victories in complex cases involving management agreements, ownership conflicts, construction, IP, and labor disputes.

We represent both owners and operators in trial, arbitration, and mediation, handling multi-million-dollar cases with precision and discretion.

Navigating the Digital Transformation of Hospitality

Technology is redefining guest experiences—and creating new legal obligations.
We counsel clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and AI-driven guest analytics under global regulatory regimes.

Our Technology and Privacy attorneys ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and hospitality-specific data standards, safeguarding customer trust while enabling innovation.

Trusted by Global Brands and Innovators

Our attorneys have represented some of the most respected names in hospitality, including:
Virgin Hotels, Standard Hotels, Highgate Hotels, Loews Hotels, Tishman Hotels, Dune Real Estate Partners, Eden Roc Group, and Vornado Realty Trust.

We also advise developers, private equity sponsors, and REITs that finance and shape the global hotel landscape.
Every engagement benefits from our industry fluency, creative problem-solving, and business-first perspective.

Legal Strategy That Builds, Protects, and Elevates Hospitality Businesses

SJKP LLP’s Hotel and Hospitality Practice blends business insight with legal rigor—delivering solutions that protect brands, optimize operations, and resolve disputes efficiently.

Whether advising on transactions, management agreements, labor policies, or litigation, we act as strategic partners for hospitality enterprises navigating global competition and evolving consumer expectations.