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Whether you’re looking to develop the hottest new property, negotiate a major online distribution deal or secure financing for your next big move, we’ll help you bring your vision to life.
Our clients across the hospitality spectrum
We represent the full spectrum of hospitality, travel and tourism businesses including hotel and resort owners and operators, property developers, hospitality management companies, luxury cruise lines, high-end restaurants, fast-food franchises, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Our clients vary in size – from the sole proprietor of a four-room bed and breakfast to a publicly traded, international owner, operator and franchisor of hundreds of limited and full-service hotels.
Comprehensive legal coverage for your operations
You can rest easy knowing that we have you covered on the variety of issues impacting your business. Our team regularly assists clients in a wide range of matters that include management agreements, franchise agreements, enterprise sales and licensing, group sales agreements and intellectual property. We also provide critical support in other areas such as real estate, land use, regulatory, privacy and litigation.
A leader in online distribution & digital strategy
A key aspect of our practice is our longstanding experience representing the world’s leading hotel chains in the negotiation of their online distribution agreements. We frequently serve as trusted counselors to C-suite executives in these multi-million-dollar distribution deals with online travel agents, such as Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda/Priceline, Trip.com and Hotelbeds, providing practical advice on pricing, commission rates and exclusivity.
Anticipating challenges to ensure your success
With our deep understanding of the hospitality, travel and tourism industries based on years of legal experience combined with practical industry knowledge, we are prepared to anticipate and resolve the legal problems that come your way to ensure your business continues to thrive.
Larry Brant and Greg Duff Selected as ‘Top Authors’ in 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards
2.23.26
Foster Garvey Featured in Best Law Firms® 2026, Earns National and Metropolitan Honors
11.6.25
Duff on Hospitality Law Named Among FeedSpot’s 10 Best Hotel Law Blogs and Websites in 2025
10.3.25
Foster Garvey Expands Alcoholic Beverages Capabilities with Addition of Counsel Kristina Dickens
9.2.25
“A Multi-State Approach to Owner and Officer Updates,” Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (AHIA) Spring 2026 Meeting
4.17.26
“Balancing Act – Risks/Rewards of AI in the Workplace,” American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Joint HR and General Counsels Committee Meeting
4.14.26
“Beyond the Fine Print: Negotiating Smarter Group Sales Agreements,” 2026 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference
2.9.26
Addressing Human Trafficking Risks in Hospitality, Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (AHIA) Fall Meeting
11.6.25
Washington State Adopts New “Contract Kitchen” Rules for Breweries and Microbreweries
5.15.26
Washington Proposes New Rules to Address Alcohol Merchandising Practices
3.11.25
2024 “To-Do” List for Employers
1.11.24
What Businesses Need to Know About DOJ’s New Guidance on Web Accessibility and the American With Disabilities Act
4.22.22
Navigating Ethical and Legal Frontiers in Generative AI: Key Takeaways from Day Two of INTA’s Conference on The Business of AI
4.5.24
Navigating the Landscape of Generative AI: Insights from Day One of INTA’s Conference on The Business of AI
4.2.24
Minimizing Hotel Liability in a COVID-19 World
1.1.21
The Potential New Normal for Restaurants
5.13.20
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