Taylor Wessing boosts international Hotels capability with strategic partner hire

International law firm Taylor Wessing has grown its Hotels capability with the hire of Ronald Graham from Edwin Coe.

Ronald, partner and previously head of Hotels and Hospitality at Edwin Coe, will be joining Taylor Wessing's Hotels group on 24 October 2011. A hotels specialist acting principally for owners and investors in hotel and leisure assets, he has particular expertise in M&A and commercial contract work.

In keeping with Taylor Wessing's leading Middle East and Private Wealth practices, Ronald also has significant experience in acting for a number of Middle Eastern families, having acted in the region since 2000 and with clients in Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.

Richard Bursby, Head of Taylor Wessing's Hotels group in London, comments:

"We took a strategic decision to grow the global capabilities and strength of the Hotels Group. Ron’s experience and connections, in particular his Middle East clients and work, fit the bill perfectly.  We are thrilled to have him on board. " 

Ronald Graham comments:

"In Taylor Wessing I have found the platform, both in terms of expertise and geography, that will enable me to enhance my practice. I very much look forward to joining the team."

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Lawyers Richard Bursby, Ronald Graham