Felicity Jones has joined Mishcon de Reya’s commercial real estate team as a consultant and co-chair of the firm’s hotels group.
Jones previously worked for Watson Farley & Williams and is renowned for her expertise in the hotels and hospitality sector.
Her experience includes advising on management and operating agreements, franchise structures and sale and leaseback arrangements, as well as guiding clients through the intricacies of cross-border deals in markets ranging from the UK to the Middle East.
Stephen Hughes, partner and chair of real estate at Mishcon de Reya, said: “We are delighted to welcome Felicity to Mishcon de Reya at a pivotal moment for our firm. Real estate is one of three key strategic sectors in our Vision MV2030 and Felicity’s expertise in hotels and hospitality will further enhance what is already one of London’s leading real estate practices.
“Her arrival strengthens our sophisticated, multi-disciplined team, which includes a market-leading disputes practice serving a wide range of institutions and individuals. Felicity’s experience will help us continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients as we build on our reputation for bold, creative and commercially focused advice.”
Jones added: “The real estate sector is navigating some significant change on a global scale, with evolving government policy and shifting market expectations. I am excited to be joining Mishcon de Reya, a firm with both the experience and commitment to working with clients to provide industry relevant, innovative advice and finding solutions suited to the current climate across a number of jurisdictions and the full range of operating assets.
“In the hotels and hospitality sector, this means helping clients find a balance (whether with brands, funders or owners) that addresses risk and expectation as well as enabling them to adapt to new regulations, embrace technology/new systems and find imaginative ways to diversify revenue. It will be a pleasure to work with the depth and breadth across Mishcon de Reya to assist clients to stay agile and resilient as the industry continues to evolve.”
