Edward Story

Edward acts for private companies, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals and families on a wide range of corporate matters. Clients say they value his astute commercial advice.

He advises both UK and international businesses on investment, M&A, corporate real estate, and general corporate and commercial matters. Edward has particular experience in the hospitality, hotels & leisure, and retail sectors.

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Karriere

Since 2018	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2018	Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2017	Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

2008 - 2013	Associate, Taylor Wessing
2006 - 2008	Trainee, Taylor Wessing

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Ausbildung

2008

Admitted to the Bar, England and Wales

Expertise

Branchen Logistik & Transport Consumer Goods & Retail Hotels & Leisure Private Wealth Immobilien Mode & Luxusgüter

Referenzen

EQT on £1bn residential real estate joint venture.	Advised global investor EQT on a £1bn residential real estate joint venture, set to bring 3000 new rental homes to Greater London. The billion-sterling investment portfolio is being launched with residential property developer Sigma Capital. It is the first UK investment for EQT Real Estate, a division of global investor EQT Partners.
GTI Corporation's sale to Kanwal	The sellers of GTI Corporation Limited, a manufacturer and designer of specialist systems and tools to the automotive industry (with a particular focus on high-performance and luxury cars) on its sale to Kanwal UK Holdings. The transaction represented the culmination of years' of strategic collaboration between GTI and Taylor Wessing and was entered into in connection with the settlement of litigation proceedings between GTI and a major automotive manufacturer.
Beratung von RBH im Rahmen der Verwaltungsübernahme von 26 Vier-Sterne-QHotels im Auftrag der Immobilien-Investmentgesellschaft Aprirose	Beratung von RBH im Rahmen der Verwaltungsübernahme von 26 Vier-Sterne-QHotels im Auftrag der Immobilien-Investmentgesellschaft Aprirose nach deren Erwerb des Portfolios im Wert von 535 Millionen Pfund.

Beratung von Yotel zur strategischen Partnerschaft mit Starwood Capital Group in Höhe von 250 Mio. USD	Beratung der Luxushotellkette Yotel zur strategischen Partnerschaft mit Starwood Capital Group, einer führenden privaten Investmentgesellschaft. Außerdem Beratung zu Mangamentvereinbarungen für Hotelprojekte in London, Singapur, Miami, Boston und San Francisco.
Beratung glh hotels bei einer Franchise-Vereinbarung und einer Reihe damit verbundener Verträge für den Betrieb eines Hard Rock Hotel	Beratung von glh hotels bei einem Franchise-Vertrag und damit verbundenen Vereinbarungen für das Hard Rock Hotel London, zusammen mit einem Hard Rock Café und einem "Rockshop" auf dem Gelände des derzeitigen Cumberland Hotels in Marble Arch.
Advising EQT Real Estate on £1billion joint venture for London	We have advised global investor EQT on a £1 billion residential real estate joint venture, set to bring 3000 new rental homes to Greater London. The billion-sterling investment portfolio of high-quality build-to-rent residential homes is being launched with residential property developer Sigma Capital. It is the first UK investment for EQT Real Estate, a division of global investor EQT Partners.

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Awards

Chambers and Partners UK 2023	Hotels & Leisure - Band 3: Edward Story is frequently called upon for his expertise in areas including M&A, franchising and management agreements. His client base includes hotel operators, developers and owners.
Legal 500 UK 2023	Hospitality and leisure - Ranked: ‘Ed Story is technically strong and genuinely one of the nicest people you can meet. His ability to form connections and keep the tone of discussions calm and focused is impressive.’
Chambers UK 2022	Hotels & Leisure: "Edward Story is frequently called upon for his expertise in areas including M&A, franchising and management agreements. His client base includes hotel operators, developers and owners."
Legal 500 UK 2022	Hospitality and leisure
Legal 500 UK 2022	Retail and consumer
Chambers UK 2020	Leading individual - Hotels & Leisure (Up and coming): Edward Story has expertise in advising hotel operators, developers and owners on M&A, franchising and management agreements. Sources identify him as a rising star in the UK hotels sector.
Chambers UK 2019	Up and coming - Hotels & Leisure: Edward Story regularly advises hotel owners and developers on M&A, including hotel portfolio acquisitions. He is also adept at advising on hotel management agreements and franchise agreements. Clients describe him as a "very capable lawyer" with "excellent commercial acumen and a diligent and detailed approach."
Chambers UK 2018	Up and coming - Hotels & Leisure: Senior counsel Edward Story is considered a rising star in the hotels market, with clients describing him as "an excellent extension to our business" and receiving plaudits for his "extremely commercial" advice. He acts for a range of domestic and international hotel operators, owners and developers.
Legal 500 UK 2022	Retail and consumer