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 extremely 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.

He's fluent in English and German.

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Career

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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Education

2008

Admitted to the Bar, England and Wales

Additional languages

English

German

Expertise

Services and Groups Corporate/M&A & capital markets General corporate M&A and joint ventures

Sectors Logistics & transport Consumer & retail Hotels & leisure Private wealth Real estate

Experience

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.
RBH on its appointment to manage the 26 four-star QHotels on behalf of real estate investment company Aprirose	RBH on its appointment to manage the 26 four-star QHotels on behalf of real estate investment company Aprirose, following its GBP535 million acquisition of the portfolio.
Yotel on its USD250m strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group	Yotel, the luxury hotel chain dedicated to the delivery of smart spaces on its USD250 million strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group, a leading private investment firm. Also advising on HMA's for projects in London, Singapore Changi Airport, Miami, Boston and San Francisco.

glh hotels on a Franchise Agreement and related suite of agreements for the Hard Rock Hotel	glh hotels on a franchise agreement and related suite of agreements for the Hard Rock Hotel, London together with a Hard Rock Café and "Rockshop" on the site of the current Cumberland Hotel at Marble Arch
Slough Borough Council and Morgan Sindall on the development of Moxy and Residence Inn hotels in Central Slough	Slough Borough Council and Morgan Sindall on the development in central Slough of a 144 room boutique Moxy Hotel and 92 room extended stay Residence Inn, both leased to Cycas Hospitality under a long term operating lease.
Outsourcing of warehousing and distribution arrangements	LDH (La Doria) Limited, one of the largest suppliers and importers of private label canned goods in the UK, on various matters, including the outsourcing of its warehousing and distribution arrangements.

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Awards

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.