Negotiating Restaurant Purchase and Sale Transactions: Key Legal Issues for Buyers and Sellers

Mr. Bernstein, with over 30 years of experience, is one of the most recognized and respected names in New York in the hospitality-law field. He represents restaurant and bar owners in the purchase and sale of their retail business, drafting and negotiating store leases, preparing consulting and management agreements, and has particular expertise in the licensing of private members clubs such as Soho House. Mr. Bernstein also counsels clients on liquor licensing, having filed hundreds of liquor license applications for hotels and restaurants and appearing before the New York State Liquor Authority and the local community boards regularly.

Ms. Zeidel’s focus on all sectors of commercial real estate and hospitality, including hotels, restaurants, and bars. She is retained by national, regional, and local companies to handle development, sales, acquisitions, and leasing deals, as well as agreements with architecture firms, construction companies, and other vendors. Ms. Zeidel also regularly crafts and negotiates hotel management, franchise, and branding agreements, as well as operating agreements for food and beverage, spas, and other hotel amenities. Prior to establishing the firm, Ms. Zeidel served as Assistant General Counsel at Fortune 500 global hospitality company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, which was subsequently acquired by Marriott International. At the time, the company owned, managed and franchised more than 1,000 hotels worldwide under the brands Sheraton, Westin, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, and Element.