DWF advises 1912 Hotels on first UK acquisition

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised 1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd, the newly established UK subsidiary of German-based 1912 Hotels GmbH, on its first hotel acquisition in the United Kingdom.

The transaction, which involved the purchase of St Pauls Hotel in Sheffield, marks the beginning of the group’s strategic expansion into the UK hospitality market.

The deal was led by corporate partner Alan Barnett and real estate associate Oliver Palmer, with support from tax senior associate Alex Tolcher, director Nigel Crebbin and licensing senior associate David Crank.

Alan Barnett commented: “We’re delighted to have supported 1912 Hotels on this landmark acquisition. It’s a significant step in their UK growth journey, and we’re proud to have brought together a strong multi-disciplinary team to deliver a seamless result.”

Duncan Gray, Managing Director of 1912 Hotels, commented: “We are thrilled to have completed our first UK acquisition with the support of DWF. Their team’s expertise and collaborative approach have been instrumental in helping us establish a strong foundation for our UK expansion.”

This transaction highlights DWF’s deep hospitality sector knowledge and full service offering.