Hospitality
Goodmans Hospitality Group is widely recognized as the leading hospitality practice in Canada. Our global reputation for excellence in hotel and resort transactions, project development and operations management includes ranking as Canada’s only Band 1 Hospitality practice by Chambers Canada. With lawyers practising exclusively in this area, Goodmans has a long-standing history of advising some of the largest industry participants in Canada and internationally since the firm’s inception.
Our valued clients include global hotel chains, management companies, developers, real estate investment trusts, investors, and casinos. Our mandates notably concern resort management and development throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Known for our ability to provide specialist and tailored advice in complex transactions, developments, and management operations, our lawyers elevate the standard in this sector. Clients call on us for matters involving the purchase, sale, financing, management and franchising of hotels, resorts and related facilities, including joint venture and mixed-use projects.
We deliver outstanding results efficiently. Our clients benefit from a highly integrated team equipped to provide seamless, cross-functional advice with expertise in commodity tax, construction, intellectual property, real estate, and employment matters.
Our lawyers are well-known thought leaders frequently called on to speak at conferences.
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Hospitality
InnVest Hotels acquisition of the iconic Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection and The Algonquin Golf Course
Goodmans LLP represented InnVest Hotels in connection with its acquisition of the Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection and The Algonquin Golf Course. Goodmans also… -
Hospitality
Gray Collection Management Inc. renovation and management of The Metcalfe Hotel and Cocotte
Goodmans is representing Gray Collection Management Inc. in connection with the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to the renovation of, and the management and operation by… -
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Auberge Resorts management of hotel and residential projects in Texas
Goodmans LLP represented Auberge Resorts LLC in connection with preparation and negotiation of management agreements relating to Auberge’s operation and management of a hotel and residential projects… -
Hospitality
Auberge Resorts LLC develops hotels and residences in Florida
Goodmans LLP represented Auberge Resorts LLC in connection with two separate hotel and residential developments in Miami, Florida known as Shore Club and Shell Bay… -
Hospitality
Plazacorp Investments Ltd. develops and constructs a hotel in Toronto’s Entertainment District
Goodmans LLP represented Plazacorp Investments Ltd. in its arrangements for the development and construction of a hotel in Toronto’s Entertainment District to be owned and operated by RIU Hotels and… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chair-man Mills Corp. acquires Higgins Event Rentals
Goodmans LLP acted for Chair-man Mills Corp. (CMMC) in connection with the acquisition of Higgins Event Rentals…
Insights
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Hospitality
Licensing Arrangements for Branded Restaurants in Luxury Hotels
The hospitality industry has witnessed a growing trend in the number of “marquee” or “destination” restaurant brands opening in luxury hotel properties around the world. In this context, it is… -
Hospitality
Ongoing Issues in Negotiating Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements in the Hotel Industry - Part II
Negotiating hotel management agreements on behalf of Hotel Owners and Hotel Operators has become increasingly complex. As we discussed in Part I of this Hospitality Law Update, one of several… -
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Ongoing Issues in Negotiating Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements in the Hotel Industry
Negotiating hotel management agreements on behalf of Hotel Owners and Hotel Operators has become increasingly complex. One of several key issues that arises is the Hotel Owner’s ability to…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Hospitality 2025
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Hospitality 2024
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Hospitality 2023
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Chambers Canada Band 1, Hospitality Nationwide - Canada 2022
News & Events
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Top-Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2025 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Continues to Honour Goodmans with Top-Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Continues to Honour Goodmans with Top Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2023 Guide released today. Recognition from Chambers…