Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Hospitality Sector in Singapore with Mitch Reynolds
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a preeminent global law firm, has taken a significant step in fortifying its Real Estate and Hospitality practices by bringing on board Mitch Reynolds as of counsel at its Singapore office. This strategic move aligns with the firm’s mission to enhance its service offerings within the flourishing hospitality sector throughout Asia.
Mitch Reynolds joins Greenberg Traurig from another prominent law firm, Squire Patton Boggs, where he accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in hospitality and real estate transactions across the Asia-Pacific region, along with considerable expertise in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. His impressive portfolio includes representation of various stakeholders in the hotel industry, such as owners, operators, investors, and financiers. Reynolds specializes in crucial aspects of hotel development and operational matters that encompass management and franchise agreements, leasing, sales, acquisitions, and intricate investment structures.
Joel H. Rothstein, who chairs the Asia Real Estate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, expressed enthusiasm regarding Reynolds' addition, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Mitch to our Singapore office as part of our strategic plan to continue building a leading hospitality practice across Asia, with Singapore serving as a key regional hub.” His extensive experience across diverse international markets ideally positions Mitch as a connector between Greenberg’s teams operating in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, significantly bolstering the firm's capabilities in managing complex, cross-border hospitality and real estate transactions.
Mitch’s practice areas include advising on hotel management agreements, particularly for branded and white-label hotels, branded residences, and mixed-use developments. His expertise extends to operator selection, negotiation of management and franchise agreements, hotel leasing, and structuring investments across various asset categories, including luxury, upper-upscale, and select-service properties that often involve trophy assets and portfolio transactions. His noteworthy contributions cover pivotal markets such as Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific realm, alongside significant engagements in the Middle East, particularly the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, as well as in European countries such as the UK, France, and Spain.
Elias J. Hayek, co-chair of the Middle East and European Hospitality Group at Greenberg Traurig, remarked, “I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Mitch for more than a decade, and I’m delighted to be working with him again at Greenberg Traurig.” His practical experience and aptitude in hospitality transactions make him an asset to the firm’s comprehensive team that collaborates globally.
With his move to Greenberg Traurig, Mitch Reynolds has transitioned from Australia to Singapore. He voiced his excitement about becoming part of a truly global real estate and hospitality platform, stating, “The firm’s strength in complex, cross-border transactions and its commitment to expanding its Asia hospitality practice were key draws for me.” His goals include contributing to the firm’s continued growth in this vibrant region while establishing Singapore as his new home base.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a powerhouse with over 3,100 attorneys located in 51 offices spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm prides itself on delivering innovative legal services that traverse geographic and industry boundaries, offering clients effective solutions tailored to their needs. With a robust reputation, it has been recognized as a “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, consistently appearing at the forefront of respected rankings such as the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Beyond its legal prowess, Greenberg Traurig is acknowledged for its philanthropic endeavors, innovative culture, and commitment to pro bono work, affirming its status as a leader in the legal field.