Maples Teesdale announce the arrival of new partner, hotel expert Tim Dodd.

Tim will be joining Maples Teesdale from Katten Muchin Rosenman, and specialises in
hotels transactions, acting for major international hotel operator companies, private and
institutional hotel owners/franchisees, property companies, multinational organisations,
developers, institutional investors, and governmental bodies. As well as his time in private
practice Tim has also spent a significant amount of his legal career working as in-house
counsel for hotel operator brands.

Tim will enhance the firm’s offering with his depth of knowledge and extensive experience
and represents a further strengthening of what the firm offers to clients.

Tim joining Maples Teesdale is part of the firm’s commitment to being the UK’s leading
commercial real estate law specialists.

Chris Wilkinson, managing partner at Maples Teesdale, said “We are delighted to welcome
Tim into the partnership. Following the recent promotion of Jo Preece as a construction
partner and Chris Xitsas as a commercial real estate partner, this hire adds significant
breadth to our ever-growing real estate capacity and enhances our partner-led service and
commitment to our clients. We look forward to welcoming Tim into the team.