KEITH HAYDEN DEL PRETE is co-leader of the firm’s Global Hospitality group. Keith’s multidisciplinary practice focuses on all aspects touching hospitality and real estate. He is regularly called upon to provide strategic advice and guidance to boards of directors and senior management of operating businesses on various cross-border and domestic matters. Keith has advised on billions of dollars of hospitality, real estate, corporate finance, and M&A deals, including domestic and cross-border leveraged private equity deals.
“[Keith] provides excellent legal advice and is a constructive negotiator against counterparties. He has a keen business sense and is focused on achieving practical results.”
Chambers USA 2023
“[Keith is] a talented problem-solver. He also has an excellent negotiating style.”
Chambers USA 2024
Keith has been recognized by Chambers USA in Southern California Real Estate (2023–2024), with clients remarking that “his knowledge of the commercial real estate arena from a legal perspective is invaluable” (2024). Clients also stated that Keith “is savvy in resolving issues and knowing when to push back when resolving these deals” (2023).