Taylor Wessing advises Buyer on the acquisition of Trophy Hotel

Taylor Wessing's Hotels Group has advised the Buyer on the acquisition of the trophy hotel Le Richemond Hotel in Geneva from the Rocco Forte Group, and on a Hotel Management Agreement with Rocco Forte. The acquisition and negotiation of the Hotel Management Agreement were completed under an extremely challenging timetable.

Le Richemond is one of Geneva’s most prestigious hotels. Located on the banks of Lake Geneva, it has been a destination for international travellers since 1875.

The Taylor Wessing team included lead partner Richard Bursby and senior associate Paul Smith. 

The buyers were also advised by Swiss counsel on the Swiss law aspects of the purchase and Cedar Capital acted as investment advisers.

The Taylor Wessing Hotels Group has extensive experience of advising owners, developers, asset managers, brand owners, franchisees, funders, investors and operators on hotels projects and transactions around the world. The international team comprises of lawyers drawn from across Europe, as well as from the Firm's offices in Dubai and China.

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