Hospitality Law Firm in India

Overview

Seraphic Advisors' Hospitality Practice provides comprehensive legal advisory to hotel owners, international chains, developers, franchisees, food & beverage brands, investors, and hospitality start-ups operating in India's rapidly expanding hospitality and tourism sector. We advise across the full lifecycle of hospitality businesses â€” from market entry, structuring, land acquisition, development and construction, to operations, brand expansion, and exit. India's hospitality industry is governed by a complex framework of licensing laws, tourism regulations, food safety standards, labour laws, exchange control regulations, data protection requirements, and real estate statutes. Our team delivers commercially aligned legal solutions to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. With extensive experience in hotel management agreements, franchise arrangements, development structures, licensing, M&A, labour advisory, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution, we support domestic and international clients in navigating the legal and commercial challenges of the hospitality sector in India.

Hospitality Project Development and Structuring

Hospitality ventures involve intricate structuring considerations including land acquisition, regulatory approvals, foreign investment compliance, construction agreements, and operational frameworks. Our development and structuring support includes:

Market entry strategy for domestic and foreign hotel brands
Land acquisition, lease structuring, and title due diligence
Development agreements and construction contracts
FDI and exchange control advisory
Joint venture and investment structuring

Our lawyers advise on structuring sustainable and legally compliant hospitality projects from concept to operation.

Structure Hospitality Projects

Hospitality Project Development and Structuring

Hotel Management, Franchise and Commercial Agreements

Well-drafted and commercially balanced agreements are critical to the success of hospitality projects. We advise hotel owners, operators, and franchisees in negotiating and drafting all key hospitality contracts, including:

Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs)
Franchise and brand licensing agreements
Technical services and advisory agreements
Marketing and reservation agreements
Master Service Agreements for hospitality operations

Our contractual advisory ensures balanced risk allocation and commercial alignment between all parties.

Draft Hotel Agreements

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

The hospitality industry in India requires compliance with multiple central and state regulations, including tourism classification, food safety, excise, municipal approvals, labour regulations, and environmental clearances. Our licensing and compliance services include:

Hotel and tourism licensing approvals
FSSAI registration and food safety compliance
Liquor licensing advisory under state excise laws
Municipal and fire safety approvals
Labour and employment compliance

We help hospitality businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions in India.

Ensure Hospitality Compliance

Hospitality Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments

We advise investors, hotel chains, and private equity funds on acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, and investments in hospitality assets across India. Our transaction advisory includes:

Due diligence for hotel and resort acquisitions
Share and asset purchase transactions
Hotel portfolio restructuring
Fundraising and private equity investments
Exit structuring and strategic divestments

We structure hospitality transactions with commercial viability and regulatory compliance at the core.

Execute Hospitality M&A

Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

Hospitality brands rely heavily on trademarks, brand value, marketing rights, and proprietary systems. We provide comprehensive intellectual property protection and enforcement support, including:

Trademark registration and protection
Brand licensing arrangements
Protection of proprietary systems and content
IP enforcement and infringement actions

We safeguard hospitality brand assets through strategic IP protection and proactive enforcement.

Protect Hospitality Brands

Dispute Resolution in the Hospitality Sector

Disputes in the hospitality industry often arise from management contracts, franchise agreements, construction delays, regulatory actions, and employment matters. Our dispute advisory includes:

Hotel management disputes
Franchise and licensing conflicts
Construction and development claims
Regulatory and licensing litigation
Employment and labour disputes

Our team provides strategic dispute resolution support across arbitration, litigation, and regulatory proceedings.

Resolve Hospitality Disputes

Hospitality Lawyers Across India

Seraphic Advisors provides hospitality legal services across India, advising domestic and international clients in major hospitality hubs:

Hospitality Lawyers in Delhi â€“ tourism policy, regulatory approvals, and central licensing matters
Hospitality Lawyers in Mumbai â€“ investments, acquisitions, and hotel financing
Hospitality Lawyers in Bangalore â€“ development, franchise, and operational advisory
Hospitality Lawyers in Chandigarh â€“ land, licensing, and regional compliance advisory

Our pan-India presence enables seamless coordination across tourism authorities, municipal bodies, excise departments, and regulatory agencies.

Connect with Hospitality Lawyers

Key Services

Our comprehensive hospitality legal services include:

Hotel management and franchise agreement drafting
Hospitality project structuring and land advisory
Licensing and regulatory compliance
Hospitality M&A and investments
Labour and employment advisory
Intellectual property protection
Dispute resolution and arbitration

We provide end-to-end legal support for hospitality businesses across regulatory, transactional, and dispute resolution matters.

Explore Hospitality Services

Our Locations

Hospitality Law Firm in India Lawyers Across India

Hospitality Law - Luxury hotels and tourism industry services

Hospitality Lawyers in Delhi

Tourism policy advisory, regulatory approvals, central licensing matters
Hotel development, structuring, and licensing support

Hospitality Lawyers in Mumbai

Hotel investments, acquisitions, and financing transactions
Franchise and brand licensing for hospitality businesses

Hospitality Lawyers in Bangalore

Hotel development, franchise advisory, and operational compliance
Technology-driven hospitality startups and digital platform support

Why Choose Us

Recognised expertise as a hospitality law firm in India

Deep regulatory understanding across states

Integrated real estate, corporate, and dispute capability

Commercially focused and industry-aligned legal solutions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What hospitality legal services do you provide?

We provide end-to-end legal advisory for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and hospitality businesses, including structuring, licensing, agreements, M&A, labour compliance, and dispute resolution.

Do you draft hotel management agreements?

Yes. We draft and negotiate Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) tailored to protect owner and operator interests while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Can you assist with franchise arrangements for hotel brands?

Yes. We advise on franchise structuring, brand licensing, royalty arrangements, and compliance with Indian regulations.

Do you advise foreign hotel chains entering India?

Yes. We assist international hospitality brands with entry structuring, FDI compliance, exchange control regulations, and local licensing requirements.

Can you assist with hospitality licensing?

Yes. We advise on obtaining hotel licenses, tourism registrations, FSSAI approvals, excise permits, and municipal clearances.

Do you handle liquor licensing matters?

Yes. We advise on state excise laws, liquor license applications, compliance requirements, and regulatory disputes.

Do you advise on land acquisition for hotel projects?

Yes. We conduct due diligence, structure lease or purchase arrangements, and advise on zoning and development regulations.

Can you assist with hospitality sector M&A?

Yes. We advise on acquisitions, disposals, portfolio transactions, and private equity investments in hospitality assets.

Do you provide labour and employment advisory for hotels?

Yes. We advise on employment contracts, compliance with labour laws, workplace policies, and dispute resolution.

Can you assist with FSSAI compliance?

Yes. We provide advisory on food safety licensing, hygiene standards, and regulatory compliance for F&B operations.

Do you represent clients in hospitality disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in arbitration, litigation, and regulatory proceedings involving hospitality agreements and operations.

Do you advise on intellectual property protection for hospitality brands?

Yes. We assist with trademark registration, brand protection strategies, and enforcement actions.

How early should legal advisors be involved in hospitality projects?

Ideally at the project conceptualisation stage to ensure proper structuring, licensing alignment, and contractual risk mitigation.

Can you assist with restructuring distressed hospitality assets?

Yes. We advise on restructuring, refinancing, and insolvency-related matters affecting hospitality businesses.

Why choose Seraphic Advisors as hospitality lawyers in India?

Our integrated regulatory, transactional, and dispute expertise allows us to deliver commercially practical and legally robust solutions for hospitality businesses across India.