The attorneys at Bass, Berry & Sims understand the complex dynamic that exists between providing exceptional guest experiences and the underlying business considerations for those in the hospitality industry. Successfully owning and running businesses in the hospitality industry requires a broad understanding of the intricate legal considerations facing the industry, including those related to operations, regulations, risk mitigation and litigation. The attorneys of Bass, Berry & Sims have vast experience with delivering a comprehensive suite of services to clients in the hospitality sector, including developers, owners and operators of quick-serve restaurants, national public restaurant chains, casual dining restaurant chains, multinational fast food corporations, international hotel chains, casinos, resorts, timeshare properties, music venues, sports facilities and stadiums, national sports teams, golf courses and country clubs. Additionally, the team has extensive experience representing private equity funds, investors, governmental entities, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) operating in the hospitality space.
More than 80 of the firm’s attorneys combine their considerable experience in important legal practices for hospitality businesses, such as intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, public company advisory, finance and securities, litigation and real estate, to deliver practical solutions based on the dynamic needs of our clients. Issues that were practically nonexistent a decade ago—such as digital accessibility, guest health and safety, and consumer data privacy—are today top of mind for corporate leaders and the purchasing public. Our attorneys are consistently staying on top of these evolving issues to ensure our clients can respond strategically regardless of business type, location or customer base.
The Bass, Berry & Sims team takes an aggressive, proactive approach to addressing a wide range of issues and concerns within this industry, including:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- Advertising and sweepstakes
- Bankruptcy and restructuring
- Bond financing
- Brand management
- Class action litigation
- Commercial contracting
- Construction disputes
- Corporate governance
- Data privacy and security
- Debt finance
- Employee benefits
- Equity incentive plans for C-suite executives
- Environmental, societal and governance (ESG)
- Financing and transactions
- Intellectual property
- Labor and employment
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Public company advisory
- Real estate
- REIT conversion
- Sale leasebacks
- Shareholder activism
- Supply distribution agreements
- Tip pooling
- Wage and hour compliance
Our attorneys maintain comprehensive knowledge in these areas to deliver superior client service and an outstanding level of legal representation that helps businesses thrive. We are proud of the partnerships we have nurtured and developed. Our philosophy is to create solutions that not only meet the very real demands of a changing and expanding marketplace, but also position businesses for future success. Bass, Berry & Sims approaches client representation as a trusted advisor and valuable partner to businesses in the hospitality industry at any stage of growth.
