Akerman is pleased to announce the elevation of partner Ron Kornreich to Co-Chair of its nationally recognized Hospitality Sector Team. Ron will serve alongside Co-Chair Andy Robins, succeeding Josh Bernstein, who will transition to Chair Emeritus while continuing his service on the firm’s Executive Committee. The move underscores Akerman’s commitment to delivering innovative, business-focused counsel to hospitality clients operating at the highest levels of the global marketplace.
A Track Record of Impact
With more than 25 years of experience, Ron has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor on high-value, multifaceted hospitality transactions across the United States and internationally. He has led transactions involving virtually every major hotel brand and dynamic independents, helping clients realize their strategic ambitions. His practice spans acquisitions of individual hotels, portfolios, and management companies; joint ventures; branded residential projects and other mixed-use developments; management and franchise agreements; and financings.
“Ron’s depth of industry knowledge and ability to navigate the most complex transactions make him an indispensable resource for top hospitality leaders,” said Akerman Chairman and CEO Scott Meyers. “He embodies the forward-looking counsel our clients rely on as they pursue growth, manage risk, and innovate in today’s rapidly evolving hospitality market.” Scott continued, “We also celebrate Josh’s extraordinary contributions in working with Andy to build a world-class platform. With Andy’s ongoing leadership alongside Ron, our Hospitality Sector Team will continue to shape the future of the industry at the highest levels.”
Leading the Way Forward
“I’m honored to help lead Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team as we accelerate our support for clients expanding, innovating, and adapting in these dynamic times,” said Ron. “Thanks to Josh and Andy’s exceptional leadership, our team has achieved impressive growth and recognition, and I look forward to continuing to work with Andy, Josh, and our entire talented team to build on our strong foundation to help clients grow and thrive.”
Beyond his hospitality focus, Ron’s experience spans a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including multifamily, senior living, student housing, office, and retail assets. He is admitted to practice in New York and Florida and is recognized as a collaborative leader and trusted mentor within the firm.
Driving Value for a Dynamic Market
Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team is trusted by owners, developers, and operators of hotels, resorts, and leisure assets across the United States and around the world. The team delivers a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on transactional lawyers and litigators, all of whom bring deep hospitality knowledge. Seamless collaboration enables the team to deliver strategic advice that encompasses both transactional and litigation perspectives, tailored to the distinct challenges faced by hospitality businesses.
The team is recognized nationally by Chambers USA as an “impressive hospitality outfit that is adept at handling a broad manner of transactional and contentious work on behalf of hotel owners, developers and investors,” with “noted capability in cross-border matters.” They guide clients through all types of transactions related to the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, franchising, financing, and leasing of hotels, while also litigating, arbitrating, and innovatively resolving critical hospitality disputes such as complex management and franchise agreement terminations.
About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 26 offices throughout the United States.