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Horwath HTL ("HHTL")

HHTL is Asia Pacific's largest and most experienced firm of hospitality consultants. Operating from 12 offices in the region, the firm is entirely focused on providing specialist advice in the hotel, tourism and leisure industries and has worked on over 1,000 projects in over 28 countries and 215 locations. HHTL is associated with Crowe Horwath International, one of the world's largest accounting and management consulting firms.

HHTL's Australian operations are headquartered in Sydney. The firm's highly experienced directors and consultants have worked in almost every aspect of the industry, including:

HHTL Australia annually publishes the leading publication, Survey of Operations which tracks top to bottom line hotel operating performance for over 200 leading hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand.

Further information can be obtained from the HHTL website at http://www.horwathHTL.com

Blake Dawson

"Exceptional service from a masterful team" Chambers Global, 2008

For almost 20 years, Blake Dawson's fully integrated Hotels & Tourism team have been supporting clients in this sector, giving us a specialist understanding of their unique needs.

We have been involved in many of the largest and most significant hotel sales and acquisitions in Australia. We regularly advise some of the sector's largest investors, developers, hotel owners, hotel operators, financiers, and venue and casino owners, adding value in transactions by drawing upon our deep experience in this niche area.

Your needs are diverse as well as specialised, and so are we. Whether working at a local or cross-border level, we provide a full suite of relevant legal services to the sector, including the sale and acquisition of hotels, major financing and development projects, management and operating agreements, joint ventures and gaming advice.

With significant experience in the Asian market, we are adept at negotiating across different cultural, legal and economic systems and have been involved in major hotel projects across Asia and the Middle East.

Driven to deliver excellent outcomes, we bring a positive attitude and creative thinking to your business issues. Together we can help grow your business and achieve your commercial aims.