Idea Exchange
Private Clubs, Branded Residences & Hospitality
Achieving clients’ objectives in the development, ownership, & operation of clubs & branded residences around the world
We know the clubs and branded residential industries and can guide you with projects anywhere around the world, engaging a network of local counsel as necessary, whether you are
- a developer, owner, or independent operator seeking to establish a new club or branded residential community
- a brand owner seeking to establish or modify a marketing license, development, or management arrangement for a club or residential project
- an owner, operator, community association, member board, or licensor seeking to amend or otherwise update the governance documents of a club or residential project
- defending or pursuing your rights in a dispute with members, owners, or any third parties relating to any club or residential project
- seeking guidance on labor and employment issues related to a club or residential project
- preparing to acquire or dispose of all or any portion of the assets of a club or a residential project
Deep understanding of the club and branded residential markets
Our experience includes the relevant social and economic factors, allowing us to effectively achieve client interests with essential guidance concerning:
- Project development and initial land acquisition
- Financing and construction
- Creation and amendment of governance documents
- Management, licensing, and permitting
- Rental program design and operation
- Regulatory matters
- Operational issues
- Labor and employment
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
Representing developers, owners, community associations, brand licensors, and independent operators around the world
For several decades, Nelson Mullins’ team has served hundreds of clubs and branded residential projects throughout the U.S. and abroad. We provide innovative solutions and strategic advice in the structure, negotiation, documentation, and implementation stages of the project in an ever-changing marketplace. As a result, we have the experience necessary to anticipate your needs and guide you through all aspects of acquisition, ownership, sales and marketing, day-to-day operations, and disposition. In addition, by maintaining substantial and beneficial relationships with key industry professionals, associations, publications, and other entities serving the club and residential industries, our team is strategically aligned to maximize your potential for rapid and long-term success.
Nationally and internationally recognized industry leader
Our multidisciplinary team is qualified to guide you through the issues specifically challenging clubs and branded residences at any stage in the life of the project. We have extensive experience negotiating, structuring, and amending the governance documents, consumer agreements and licensing, and marketing and management agreements necessary for clubs and branded residences of all types. We continuously serve sponsor-owned and member-owned clubs of all types, such as golf, city, country, tennis, spa, yacht, equestrian, social, aquatic, and dining clubs, as well as all residential products including single-family, condominium, fractional, timeshare and club-based ownership models. This diverse, yet substantive, experience allows us to provide comprehensive, strategic counsel to clients working in the ever-changing club and branded residences industries.
An integrated approach to Private Clubs, Branded Residences & Hospitality
Deep understanding of the club and branded residential markets
Our experience includes the relevant social and economic factors, allowing us to effectively achieve client interests with essential guidance concerning:
- Project development and initial land acquisition
- Financing and construction
- Creation and amendment of governance documents
- Management, licensing, and permitting
- Rental program design and operation
- Regulatory matters
- Operational issues
- Labor and employment
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
Representing developers, owners, community associations, brand licensors, and independent operators around the world
For several decades, Nelson Mullins’ team has served hundreds of clubs and branded residential projects throughout the U.S. and abroad. We provide innovative solutions and strategic advice in the structure, negotiation, documentation, and implementation stages of the project in an ever-changing marketplace. As a result, we have the experience necessary to anticipate your needs and guide you through all aspects of acquisition, ownership, sales and marketing, day-to-day operations, and disposition. In addition, by maintaining substantial and beneficial relationships with key industry professionals, associations, publications, and other entities serving the club and residential industries, our team is strategically aligned to maximize your potential for rapid and long-term success.
Nationally and internationally recognized industry leader
Our multidisciplinary team is qualified to guide you through the issues specifically challenging clubs and branded residences at any stage in the life of the project. We have extensive experience negotiating, structuring, and amending the governance documents, consumer agreements and licensing, and marketing and management agreements necessary for clubs and branded residences of all types. We continuously serve sponsor-owned and member-owned clubs of all types, such as golf, city, country, tennis, spa, yacht, equestrian, social, aquatic, and dining clubs, as well as all residential products including single-family, condominium, fractional, timeshare and club-based ownership models. This diverse, yet substantive, experience allows us to provide comprehensive, strategic counsel to clients working in the ever-changing club and branded residences industries.
- Dedicated concierge-style service with direct access to lead attorney
- Recognized nationally and internationally for extensive experience in the industry
- Goal oriented, practical advice
- Meets business objectives without unduly increasing risk of disputes
- Efficient processes with clear communication
