Andrew S. Robins
Andrew S. Robins
Shareholder 
Chair, Lodging & Lifestyle Practice
2424 North Federal Highway
Suite 410
Boca Raton, FL 33431
 
Tel:
561.862.4000
Fax:
561.368.4668
 
 

Andrew Robins has over twenty years of experience advising owners, operators, and developers of hotels, resorts, and mixed-use real estate developments throughout the United States and around the world. He also assists governmental institutions in the development of tourism destinations, the privatization of tourism facilities, the development of fiscal and monetary incentives for tourism development, and the creation of financing mechanisms to supplement tourism development initiatives. Recognized within the hospitality industry as a leading authority on structuring mixed-use resort projects, including hotels, branded residences, rental programs, shared ownership, and clubs, Andy has counseled leading hotel operators on risks associated with evolving lodging products and branding activities as well as complexities associated with branded mixed-use real estate developments.

Andy also advises investors in non-performing loans secured by real estate and with regard to REO, and assists clients in risk evaluation, restructuring activity, litigation, and operational issues. Andy has negotiated scores of hotel management contracts, franchise, and license agreements. His clients benefit from a depth of experience, insight into the needs and sensitivities of major industry participants, and the ability to counsel clients as to the material risks and potential rewards of complex transactions. Andy also advises clients in the health care sector in connection with the development of a variety of housing and lifestyle products, including continuing care retirement communities and life care contracts.
 

 
Projects
 
AIG Global Real Estate - Representation of the developer of Stowe Mountain Lodge and the Front Four Private Residence Club at Stowe Mountain Lodge.
 
Odebrecht, Porto Sauipe - Representation in the structuring of governance documents and management agreements for a 4,000 acre community development with five branded hotels, golf, equestrian, and related facilities.
 
Baha Mar Cable Beach - Representation of the developer of $2 billion resort development comprised of four branded hotels, casino, and residential communities in the Bahamas.
 
Setai - Representation of an investor in an urban mixed use project on the governance structure and other aspects of the project in New York.
 
WSA Management - Representation of the developer of Gansevoort South Hotel Spa and Residences, a mixed-use resort and residential community on Miami Beach, FL.
 
WCI Communities, Inc. - Representation of the developer of mixed use branded residential and condominium hotel projects Regent One Bal Harbour and The Resort at Singer Island, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
 
Interlink, Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club - Representation of the developer of a 600 acre community development in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico including a St. Regis Hotel and branded residential products.
 
W Hotel and Residences - Representation of the developer of a hotel and branded residential project located in the financial district of Manhattan.
 
Signature Tower - Representation of the developer of 65 story hotel and residential tower in Nashville, TN.
 
RAL, Inn at Lost Creek and Capela Hotel & Residences - Representation of the developer on shared ownership and condominium hotel projects in Telluride, CO.
 
Fortune International, Le Meridien Sunny Islaes - Representation of the developer in connection with M Resort, a Le Meridien condominium hotel.
 
Fort Lauderdale Hilton, Q Club - Representation of the developer in the negotiation of hotel management agreement with Hilton Hotels Corporation.
 
DLJ Realty - Representation of the developer of Cayo Largo, a mixed-use residential, resort, and marina community in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
 
EIC Resorts - Representation of client in connection with French Leave, a resort and residential community in Eleuthera, Bahamas.
 
Las Casitas at El Conquistador - Representation of the lender to a whole ownership rental project in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
 
Mayfair House Hotel Coconut Grove - Representation of the hotel operator in connection with a rental program and management agreement for a condominium hotel conversion in Miami, FL.
 
Lacabana Resort - Representation of a timeshare operator in acquiring unsold timeshare licenses from the original developer.
 
Hilton Bogota - Representation of the operator on management contract and related issues for branded resort in Bogota, Colombia.
 
Longboat Key Club - Representation of the owner of a resort in connection with an existing whole ownership rental program.
 
Bimini Bay - Representation of a branded hotel operator on management and licensing of residential for sale product within a mixed-use resort community in the Bahamas.
 
Westin Innisbrook - Representation of the owner of a whole ownership rental program in connection with the restructure of the rental program.
 
 
Operators
 
Rosewood - Representation of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in connection with hotel operating agreements and residential branding on projects around the world.
 
InterContinental Hotels Group - Representation of Intercontinental in regard to the operation and franchising of condominium hotels.
 
Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Nile Cruises - Representation of Sonesta in connection with management of and investments in numerous hotels.
 
The Trump Organization - Representation of owner in connection with management of condominium hotels.
 
East West Resorts - Representation of the operator of mixed use resorts.
 
 
Government
 
City of Miami - Representation in the structuring of a ground lease for a mixed use resort development including two hotels, fractional ownership residences, a mega-yacht marina, and associated retail space.
 
Republic of Panama - Representation of the Republic of Panama in the privatization of portions of the Panama Canal Zone. Also drafted land use regulations and ground lease documentation.
 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - Representation of the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico in connection with financing of over $1 billion of new resort development in Puerto Rico. Additionally represented the Puerto Rico Tourism Company in connection with joint ventures on new resort developments in Puerto Rico.
 
Puerto Rico Convention Center Authority - Representation in the structuring and creation of a convention center authority and taxing district including the drafting of enabling legislation. Also negotiated a master development lease for the build-out of a convention center district in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
 
Licensing & Branding
 
Coral Hotels & Resorts - Representation in negotiation of co-branding agreements for the creation of branded all-inclusive resorts.
 
Wyndham International, Viva Resorts - Representation in negotiation of co-branding agreements on behalf of Wyndham International for Latin American and Caribbean resorts.
 
Carlson Hotels - Representation in the licensing of the Radisson brand for apart-hotel development in Brazil.
 
Starwood Hotels and Resorts - Representation in the licensing of the Four Points brand for apart-hotel development in Brazil.
 

Chambers USA 2007-2012, Ranked nationwide for Leisure & Hospitality
 
The Best Lawyers in America 2007-2013, Listed in Florida for Real Estate Law - Condominiums and Resorts
 
Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2011, Listed in Florida for Real Estate
 
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
 

Akerman and ACC of Central Florida Legal Roundup: Recent Developments and Practice Applications, Presenter, "What's New in Real Estate," June 2012
 

Urban Land Institute (ULI), Technical Advisory Panel for the Miami Downtown Development Authority on a Downtown Conference Center, Chair
 
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Technical Advisory Panel for the City of North Miami, Florida, Member
 
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Recreation Development Council, Member
 
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council, Executive Committee Member
 
The Center for Caribbean and Latin American Development, Founding Member
 
American Resort Development Association, Member
 
American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
 
Florida Bar Association, Condominium and Planned Development Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
 

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J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1979
B.A., State University of New York, 1976; Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics and Business Honor Society)

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