Hospitality
The hospitality sector is a cornerstone of the global services economy, encompassing hotels, resorts, restaurants and travel services. It has expanded beyond traditional models to include boutique properties, wellness retreats, co-living spaces and experiential travel offerings.
A Sector in Transformation
The sector is experiencing significant transformation, driven by evolving consumer preferences, digital booking platforms, sustainability mandates and growing tourism. Technological integration is reshaping service delivery. In India, policy reforms and infrastructure investments are creating new growth avenues, but businesses face a complex legal environment covering licensing, labour laws, food safety, taxation and brand protection. Strategic legal guidance is essential to navigate these requirements and maximise opportunities in this market.
Our Hospitality Expertise
Our lawyers have years of experience navigating the issues of the hospitality sector. Our firm is fully equipped and integrated to support both domestic and international players through a wide array of services in the areas of corporate and M&A, real estate, tax, IPR, disputes, insolvency and debt restructuring. We combine industry insight with legal precision, assisting clients in structuring investments, securing licences and negotiating commercial arrangements. We advise a wide range of stakeholders, including:
Hotel chains and resorts
Restaurants and leisure facilities
Project developers
Management service providers
Travel service platforms
Financiers and investors
How We Support the Hospitality Industry
Corporate Transactions
We provide 360-degree support in structuring various corporate transactions like mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and business franchising.
Commercial Agreements
We assist in drafting and reviewing a wide array of agreements, including franchise, license, lease, service, management, consultancy, marketing and supplier/vendor agreements.
Food Safety & Hygiene
We support compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, including FSSAI compliance requirements and international hospitality standards.
Regulatory & Licensing
We assist with licensing compliance, including tourism licences, food and beverage permits, liquor licensing regulations, health and safety certifications, and environmental clearances.
Real Estate & Property
We assist with property due diligence, confirming land titles, and preparing documents like sale deeds, lease agreements, conveyance deeds and development rights agreements.
Project Documentation
We provide end-to-end documentation support, including land acquisition, construction contracts, regulatory compliance and ongoing operational agreements.
Financing & Capital
We assist in drafting and negotiating facility agreements, structuring financing deals, advising on equity and debt, vetting security documents and providing guidance on financing and investments.
Tax Planning & Structuring
We help plan tax-efficient business models, covering GST, income tax, customs duties and cross-border tax implications for hospitality businesses.
Intellectual Property
We safeguard IP by assisting with trademark registration, drafting assignment and license agreements and providing litigation support to guard against IPR infringement.
Workforce Management
We advise on workforce management and restructuring, labour laws compliance, wage and hour regulations, layoffs and workplace safety, while assisting with drafting employment contracts and managing disputes.
Debt Restructuring & Insolvency
We represent clients in bankruptcy filings and creditor negotiations. We assist in asset recovery, business restructuring and prepare legal documentation for liquidation while ensuring legal compliance.
India Market Entry
We handle each aspect of setting up a business in India, including devising easy India entry strategies for foreign hospitality companies.
ESG & Sustainability
We advise on ESG and sustainability initiatives, including green building certifications, waste management, and energy efficiency in hospitality operations.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
We represent clients in commercial disputes, franchise or management contract conflicts, landlord-tenant issues, supplier or vendor disagreements and domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
Supply Chain Management
We assist with drafting and negotiating supplier and vendor contracts, procurement compliance, risk management and resolving contractual or operational disputes within supply chains.
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