Whether you’re opening a boutique hotel, expanding a craft beverage brand, or scaling a multi-location hospitality group, we deliver sophisticated counsel grounded in transactional know-how, regulatory depth, and industry fluency.
What we do
Our attorneys serve as trusted outside counsel to clients across the hospitality and leisure industries—from hotels, inns, and resorts to marinas, clubs, breweries, distilleries, wineries, and restaurants. We help clients close complex, high-value deals with a sharp focus on risk, value, and strategy. Our team handles everything from M&A, real estate development, and commercial transactions to permitting, land use, and regulatory compliance. We regularly appear before agencies across New England and often team up with national firms as local counsel on licensing, permitting, and opinion work in Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond.
Our attorneys specialize in the following areas:
- Intellectual Property – helping you protect your brand through trademarks, copyrights, and licensing strategies
- Government and Public Affairs – navigating regulatory environments, legislative developments, and agency relationships to support your business goals
- Succession and Estate Planning – guiding hospitality business owners through long-term planning for ownership transitions, legacy preservation, and family wealth strategies
- Mergers & Acquisitions – structuring and negotiating complex business transactions
- Commercial and Private Financing – driving equity and debt financing, such as private placements, commercial financing, and capital structuring
- Real Estate – supporting location analysis and property acquisitions and sales
- Commercial Contracts – drafting and negotiating customary and industry-specific contracts, including management services agreements
- Land Use and Permitting – coordinating with zoning boards, planning commissions, and other municipal bodies
- Licensing and Regulatory Compliance – securing and maintaining all federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and approvals necessary to conduct business operations
- Labor and Employment – advising on workforce management, employment practices, and compliance
Why choose us
We offer clear, practical guidance and break down complex issues into manageable, actionable steps. We help our clients move quickly, stay compliant, and keep their focus on where it belongs: building value, driving growth, and elevating the customer experience.