Christopher Lee

Bio:

Christopher Lee is a Partner in Dentons’ Hospitality and Leisure practice and has spent his entire legal career immersed in the hotel industry. A highly specialized hospitality lawyer, Chris brings deep knowledge of the legal, business, and operational issues that shape hotel and leisure projects. He is known for providing thoughtful, practical advice across all aspects of a client’s business, informed by a clear understanding of how hospitality assets are developed, operated, and positioned in the market.

Chris primarily represents hotel owners, investors, and developers in hospitality and leisure transactions throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, with a particular focus on luxury and upscale properties. His experience includes negotiating and drafting hotel management agreements, purchase and sale agreements, franchise agreements, and related documentation for hotels, resorts, condo‑hotels, and mixed‑use projects featuring residential components, spas, restaurants, golf courses, and other amenities. A trusted advisor to his clients, Chris is actively engaged in the hospitality industry and tailors his counsel to align with his clients’ commercial objectives. He is recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Nationwide Leisure and Hospitality category.