Taylor Wessing has advised Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) – the UK’s leading hotel management company – on its appointment to manage the 26 four-star luxury QHotels on behalf of real estate investment company Aprirose, following its recent £525 million acquisition of the portfolio.

As a result of the partnership RBH will now manage more than 75 hotels, bringing together more than 11,000 rooms across the United Kingdom. The RBH expert team of over 140 hotel specialists provide its clients with a full hotel management support platform and works in partnership with 5 of the most prestigious international brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHG, Accor, Wyndham Worldwide and Marriott International.

Helder Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of Redefine|BDL Hotels, said: “This is another landmark addition to the Redefine|BDL Hotels portfolio. We look forward to continuing – and strengthening – our already successful working relationship with Aprirose as a key hotel owner.”

The Taylor Wessing hotels team was led by partner Richard Bursby, supported by Ed Story, Charlotte Ford and Stephanie Creed.

Commenting on the transaction, Richard Bursby said: “Redefine|BDL Hotels is a driving force in the hospitality industry across Europe. It’s an independent hotel management company that continues to deliver excellence and maximise returns for its clients – hotel owners. We look forward to continuing to work with Redefine|BDL Hotels as it continues to make rapid strides in the hotels and leisure industry.”

The hotels group at Taylor Wessing is number 1 ranked by Legal 500 for its work in the hotels sector and has a wealth of experience in advising on hotel, restaurant and hospitality projects around the world. Its highly experienced international team of lawyers work from offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and have a deep understanding of the hotel & leisure industry, its markets, brands and participants.