London & the tourist
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Partner
UK
I am a London-based partner in our Commercial practice, focusing on public sector and utilities procurement, particularly in infrastructure. I have worked extensively with all manner of Government and regulated bodies both nationally and internationally.
Of Counsel
UK
I am a member of the Real Estate Group at Bird & Bird. I have many years' experience in real estate transactions and I also lead Bird & Bird's international Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure team, specialising in the acquisition, development and disposal of all types of hotels, from budget to luxury and in the negotiation of hotel management agreements.
Partner
UK
I am head of Bird & Bird's London office and a partner in our Media, Entertainment and Sports team, focusing on litigating disputes relating to content and brands.
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the tourism sector in London and far beyond. Stay-at-home orders in place across the globe have led to airlines, airports, hotels and visitor attractions being forced to reduce capacity or remain closed for much of the past 12 months, making 2020 the worst year on record for global tourism. London’s tourism sector is waiting with bated breath for a route out of the crisis - but how has the industry adapted to the decrease in visitors, and what does the next 12 months look like?
