Hogan Lovells advises KSL Capital Partners on acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Venice represents the first equity transaction completed by KSL's European Capital Solutions platform, a dedicated European strategy with a versatile mandate to invest across the capital structure in travel and leisure assets in Europe with a focus on high quality urban and resort destinations.

The JW Marriott Venice is a unique luxury destination that has been a guest favourite since its opening in 2015. Designed by renowned architect Matteo Thun, the resort features 266 contemporary rooms and suites. 

The Hogan Lovells team that represented KSL was led from London by Private Equity partner John Livesey and Real Estate partner Graham Cutts with support from associate Cassie Ditzel (Private Equity, London), senior associate Francesco de Michele (Private Equity, Milan) and senior associate Janan Kanagaratnam (Real Estate, London) in collaboration with teams in Hogan Lovells’ Milan and Rome offices.

Commenting on the deal, partners John Livesey and Graham Cutts said: “We are proud to have supported the KSL Capital Partners team on this landmark acquisition. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the European hospitality and private equity landscape and we are thrilled to support KSL Capital Partners as its lead legal advisors on this transaction. Hogan Lovells is the perfect platform for multi-jurisdictional, cross-border private equity and real estate transactions.”