Global Hotel Operator
Advised Europe based global hotel operating company regarding market entry and regulatory compliance in connection with establishment of a regional Southeast Asia headquarters, including legal, operational, finance and tax aspects to identify statutory requirements and the corresponding most efficient and beneficial compliance structure in Thailand and Indonesia.
International Hotel Operator:
Advised international hotel operator with strategic expansion of regional headquarters into new markets, including the structuring and establishment of affiliate entity to function as a Thailand Business Unit in developing and supporting asset light Thailand portfolio of franchised and managed hotels. Advised on proper corporate entity formation in compliance with Singapore and Thailand investment laws, and assisted with implementation of entity formation, tax registration, employment advice, acquisition of foreign business license, and all aspects of international hotel operator’s development and implementation of franchising program in Thailand. Coordinated franchising registration, created all franchising templates for regional franchising expansion program and harmonized same for local law compliance.
Global Timeshare Company:
Advised the world’s leading timeshare company on its timeshare and trust structures in Asia, including corporate restructuring, acquisition of properties, relocation of the trust structure to Hong Kong and regulatory guidance in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Macau, Philippines, and Taiwan.
A Singapore based global hotel operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
Retained as specialist hospitality and development counsel to advise on finance, legal structuring and implementation of an iconic ultra-luxury residences mixed-use project in New York, USA. BH2I’s multi-jurisdiction responsibilities include coordination and management of domestic legal counsel, extensive regulatory and project technical due diligence, negotiation with multiple counterparties to execution of all development, acquisition, operating and governing documents, and strategic advisory re Stage 2 expansion initiatives in connection with a USD 1.2 billion consortium investment in flagship trophy New York property
A Singapore based global hotel operator of luxury and ultra-luxury brands:
Represented Singapore based client in connection with development of numerous hotel and branded residence projects in Asia and the Middle East. This includes conducting research of relevant laws in applicable jurisdictions, coordinating with legal counsel, performing due diligence for the potential projects, drafting relevant contracts and negotiation with the other parties in connection with execution of hotel management, licensing and branded residences. Created branded residences development templates for regional use, and advised on structuring projects in India, Dubai, Thailand, Korea and Indonesia. Negotiated hotel development transactions, including a 3 hotel portfolio deal in India, and branded residence transactions in Dubai, Korea and Indonesia.
Singapore based Global Hotel Operator:
Represented client in connection with acquisition and development of hotels in Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Advised Singapore headquarters on franchising and other jurisdiction specific laws requiring modification to development templates and portfolio acquisitions in 4 countries. Instruction resulted from advice in connection with dispute with Owner in two countries that could have been avoided by more precise localized development templates and adherence to statutory disclosure and registration requirements. Analysis and revision of development templates to be used on a regionwide basis.
International Hotel Owner, Operator and Investor based in Thailand:
BH2I is advising on the Singapore / SIAC contractual and other issues of industry wide game-changing significance
Privately held Singapore Real Estate Developer and Hotel Owner:
BH2I acted as a sole counsel advising Singaporean investor on new market entry into Madagascar via the acquisition of a luxury hotel, including (i) performing comprehensive due diligence on all underlying assets, (ii) advising on, and implementation of, foreign direct investment from Singapore to Madagascar, (iii) transaction structuring and the establishment of a new corporate operating vehicle, (iv) creating offshore guarantee and security structures, and (v) advising on all aspects of the acquisition and integration of an existing business into the client’s cross border platform, including 3 pipeline hotel projects located in Madagascar.
Global Hotel Operating company headquartered in Spain:
BH2I assisted the client with transaction and corporate structuring and performed acquisition due diligence for a 5-star resort in Phuket, Thailand and exchange property in Singapore. BH2I provided advice on Singapore financing and asset management structures and drafted and negotiated relevant agreements for the joint venture, hotel management, acquisition and branded residence development aspects of the client’s Thailand market entry project.
Global Retailer:
Advising this global retailer on the expansion of its business model in new market entry in Singapore and Thailand. BH2I assists in structuring a preferred corporate organization for e-retailing and pay as you go purchasing models. Advise on all aspects of regulatory compliance and negotiating and creating document templates for use in Singapore and Thailand.
Singapore Private Equity company:
BH2I acted as a sole counsel advising Singaporean investor on new market entry into Thailand via the acquisition of an existing hotel operating company, including (i) performing comprehensive due diligence on all underlying assets, (ii) advising on, and implementation of, foreign direct investment from Australia and Singapore to Thailand, (iii) transaction structuring and the establishment of a new corporate operating vehicle in Thailand, (iv) creating offshore guarantee and security structures for the staged transfer of assets, and (v) advising on all aspects of the acquisition and integration of an existing business into the client’s cross border platform, including 3 hotels projects located in Thailand.
Singapore Hotel Owner:
Representation of owner of Singaporean hotel owner in connection with management agreement negotiation for new build hotel in Bali, Indonesia
