Previously a Real Estate Partner at DLA Piper in London, Friebe specialises in the acquisition, development and disposal of property in the hotel and leisure sectors as well as the wider real estate sector. She was the Global Co-chair of DLA Piper’s Hospitality and Leisure Group and led their EMEA Hospitality and Leisure team for a number of years. Friebe will add considerable strength to BLP’s offering in these sectors.

Chris de Pury, Real Estate Departmental Managing Partner, says: “Karen has a wealth of experience across the real estate sector as a whole and her specific knowledge of the global hotel market will prove invaluable as we look to add further to our leading hotel and leisure offering. Karen will also be a great role model for our associates.”

Friebe will work within BLP’s Core Real Estate Group, joining the team which focuses on mergers and acquisitions, management agreements, development projects and franchising. This team has worked with BLP clients such as Balfour Beatty, Barclays, Marriott Hotels and the Olympic Delivery Authority.

Karen Friebe comments: “BLP is renowned in the City of London and globally for its real estate and hotel sector work. Its reputation in these areas is first class. I have followed a number of the Firm’s high-profile transactions over the past few years and very much look forward to being a part of such a strong team.”

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