DLA Piper announces that hospitality and leisure lawyer, Susan Samuel, will be joining the firm as partner in its Real Estate practice, based in Leeds.

Susan joins the firm from Eversheds Sutherland, where she has been a partner since 2012. Susan advises international retailers, corporate occupiers, institutional and private funds, as well as real estate investors. She has managed large teams of lawyers on real estate acquisitions and disposals, cross-border transactions and management and franchise agreements.

Commenting on her appointment, Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper's Real Estate practice, Antoine Mercier, said: ""We look forward to welcoming Susan to the firm. She brings with her significant experience in Real Estate development and investment which will boost our offering in the UK and internationally. Her proven track record in business development and people management capabilities will also be a real asset to our practice.""

Susan Samuel added: ""The DLA Piper hospitality and leisure team have a fantastic reputation in the market. I am excited to join the firm, and look forward to building our service offering to clients in this sector and in the global real estate market.""