Hotels and Leisure
We have advised international hotel groups as they commenced doing business in Africa or have expanded their existing footprints in Africa.
- Overview
Bowmans has specialist know-how and experience in the hotels and leisure sector, having advised several international groups as they commenced doing business or have looked to expand their existing footprints in Africa.
Our expertise covers real estate leasing, conservation, development and construction, intellectual property licensing, gambling licensing, franchising, environmental and other regulatory advice, financing, tax structuring and dispute resolution.
From an M&A perspective we have advised one of the world’s largest hotel groups in its acquisition of a South African-based hotel group with interests in over eight African countries.
From a real estate and conservation perspective, we have assisted clients in creating and implementing legal structures for community-based conservation projects and have acted for most of the big names in conservation around the world, including The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, African Parks Network, African Wildlife Foundation, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy among others.
Related Expertise
Bowmans demonstrates responsiveness, a deep talent pool, a high degree of professionalism and a proactive and practical approach to legal services.
Bowmans has delivered when complexity and sophistication is required, and we place a high premium on the firm's ability to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
The Bowman's team are not only well-informed and up-to-date with the latest legal developments, but they are also friendly and approachable. Their pragmatic approach to problem-solving has been invaluable.
Key Contacts
Philip Coulson
Senior Partner
Ashleigh Hale
Partner
Ariana Issaias
Director
Ineke Brink
Senior Consultant
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