As the laws and regulations that govern the hospitality sector evolve, developers, owners, private equity firms, operators, brands, managers, investors, and lenders often find themselves embroiled in disputes that can diminish their potential for growth and damage hard-won reputations.

Akerman's Hospitality Sector Team possesses deep industry experience in some of the most complex and high-profile disputes in the hospitality sector. We help clients on both a national and international level resolve contentious and challenging disputes ranging from management and franchise agreement disputes (including disputes concerning the termination of those agreements) to intellectual property infringement. Through our litigation of several cutting-edge matters, our team has shaped the law regarding management and franchise agreements.

In a market subject to ever-evolving regulatory codes, clients value our experience in resolving all manner of regulatory and administrative disputes. We have a proven track record in resolving complex entitlement and land use matters, as well as the full spectrum of labor and employment claims and environmental compliance matters. We also regularly assist clients in developing effective mediation or arbitration solutions.