MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP (“ARHMF”), a multi-practice law firm for domestic and international businesses and investors, today announced its representation of Guernsey-based GoldenPeaks Capital Real Estate, an investment and management company, during its recent acquisition of the luxury SLS South Beach Hotel, a 140-room beachfront hotel with three (3) restaurants, including The Bazaar by José Andrés, Katsuya by Starck, The Terrace, Bar Centro, and the famed Hyde Beach club located in Miami Beach, Florida.
The acquisition represents GoldenPeaks Capital Real Estate’s first entry into the U.S. hospitality market. ARHMF Partners Marco Ferri and Maggie Barreto Tercilla led the transaction and were assisted by Erik Muelle and Cassandra Alami.
“Because of the significant food and beverage component of this hotel, this was as much a business acquisition as it was a real estate acquisition,” said Ferri.
The deal is a long term strategic investment and represents the start of a partnership with SBE Entertainment, a global privately-held hospitality and entertainment company that will continue to operate the hotel under the SLS brand.
Neisen Kasden and Marissa Amuial of Akerman LLP assisted on the land use aspects of the transaction. Matthew C. Fragner of Fragner Seifert Pace & Winograd LLP represented the Seller. Brandt Mori of Venable LLP represented SBE Entertainment.
About Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP (“ARHMF”):
Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP is a South Florida law firm representing businesses and investors across multiple practice areas, including: Banking & Finance; Corporate; Litigation & Arbitration; Immigration; Real Estate; and Tax & Estate Planning. ARHMF is a certified minority-owned law firm, a past recipient of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Top Minority-Owned Business Award, and was previously listed on Hispanic Business’ Top 500 Hispanic Businesses in the country. Visit www.arhmf.com.
About GoldenPeaks Capital Real Estate:
GoldenPeaks Capital Real Estate is an investment, advisory and management company, providing a holistic approach to the Real Estate Industry in selected markets with vast experience and expertise in different sectors and geographies. Visit www.gpc-realestate.com
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