Dentons advises Arora Group on its acquisition of Bloc Hotels

London—Dentons advised Arora Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned hotel owner operators, on its acquisition of Bloc Hotels, a design-led hotel group recognised for its innovative use of high-spec rooms optimised for short stays. Current locations include the 245-bedroom Bloc Gatwick, South Terminal and 105-bedroom Bloc Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter, along with two further UK sites that are yet to be developed.

This acquisition is the latest addition to Arora Group’s diverse portfolio of assets in key business and travel hubs across the UK. The Group partners with some of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands to deliver high service standards and long-term, sustainable growth.

The transaction was led by Dentons’ Real Estate & Hotels Partner Simon Masri, who was assisted by Matthew Tinger, Katie Henson, Pamela Gilmour, Lauren Fowler and Chris Robinson.

“We are delighted to have assisted Arora Group in this latest purchase, reinforcing their position as a market leader in the hospitality sector”, said Simon Masri in the Dentons London office. “This purchase demonstrates Dentons’ ability to provide expert legal advice to the UK’s most prolific businesses.”

Sanjay Arora, Chief Operating Officer of Arora Group said: “Simon and the Dentons team provided best in class advice on this strategic acquisition for the Group.”

Dentons previously advised Arora Group on its long-term lease agreement for Arora Park Hotel to B&B Hotels and on their acquisition of the former Heythrop College site in Kensington.