Experience
- LITIGATION -
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
SIGNIFICANT ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE:
Foley & Lardner, LLP
Engaged as expert advisor on behalf of the ownership group of a mixeduse destination golf resort in the US Midwest.
The dispute involved former employees alleging wrongful termination based on gender discrimination and hostile work environment.
Hacienda Hospitality professionals opined on the customary operational practices implemented and enforced at restaurants, specifically destination restaurants seeking to provide high-quality dining experience. The court granted the client motion for summary judgement dismissing the case.
Destination Golf Resort | Stevens Point, WI
Meister Seelig & Fein, LLP
Engaged as expert consultant on behalf of a minority partner in connection with a partnership dispute involving the alleged disposition by the majority partners of certain lodging assets below market value. The dispute also involves the wholesale transfer of a hospitality management platform to a third-party for free without the knowledge and consent of the minority partner.
Lodging Hotel Portfolio and Management Platform | Greater New York Area
Strong & Hanni, PC
Provided expert consultant services in connection with a management agreement dispute between the owner of a full-service, luxury hotel located in Moab, Utah, and the hotel’s management company. The case was ultimately settled by the parties.
Luxury Resort | Moab, Utah
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Expert affidavit and deposition testimony on debtor’s business plan in connection with a major US financial institution’s debt position on a portfolio of 15 hotels across several US major markets.
International Hotel REIT Portfolio | Various Locations, USA
Bryan Cave
Provided expert testimony in connection with a diminution of value claim by PRC members. Expert depositions were concluded, and the case was settled to the benefit of the Defendant (our client) in Q1 2020.
St. Regis Hotel | Midtown Manhattan, NYC
The British Petroleum Company (BP)
Provided dispute and litigation support services in connection with Deepwater Horizon real property settlement negotiations. Assisted in the evaluation of real property claims, analysis of sales and other real property data. Supported the development of real property frameworks and claims processes, including Real Property Sales, Coastal Real Property Claims and Wetlands Real Property Claims.
Numerous Residential and Commercial Real Estate Asset Types | Various Locations, USA
Foley & Lardner, LLP
Served as expert consultant on behalf of the operator of a luxury resort seeking third-party assessment and confirmation of its performance under the management agreement. The goal was to detail any material concerns and conclusions related to management’s compliance with key business. terms of the operating agreement.
Luxury Resort | Baja California Sur, Mexico
First Bank of Puerto Rico
Engaged as an expert consultant to a major Caribbean financial institution in connection with its debt position on an Island Resort located in the British Virgin Islands. As part of our assignment, we were tasked with a review and assessment of the restructuring plan proposed by the debtors and to serve as expert witness during trial.
Mixed-Use Luxury Resort, Residential Components and Marina | Tortola, BVI
WPHG Mexico Operating, LLC
Served as expert consultant on behalf of the operator of a luxury resort seeking third-party assessment and confirmation of its performance under the management agreement. The goal was to detail any material concerns and conclusions related to management’s compliance with key business terms of the operating agreement.
Luxury Resort | Los Cabos, Mexico
Shangri-La International Hotel Management
Engaged as expert consultants to a major luxury branded hotel operator in connection with certain claims and disputes over the termination of the management agreement by the operator resulting from alleged breaches in the contractual obligations of the owner related to the construction and delivery of the hotel which triggered the termination of the agreement by the operator.
Luxury Resort | Mumbai, India