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Adapting Standard Construction Forms for Use in Overseas Hospitality Renovations

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This post outline several of the most significant considerations that arise when U.S. forms cross international borders.

September 23, 2025
Sara Beiro Farabow & Steve Kmieciak - The Construction Seyt

One of the earliest issues to decide on a hospitality renovation abroad – whether it’s a branded resort in Europe, a hotel in Asia, or a mixed-use property in Latin America – is the selection of the appropriate project contracts. The design and construction contracts in wide use in the US are sometimes appropriate for adaptation for use abroad.

This was the focus of our recent webinar, Adapting Standard Construction Forms for Use in Overseas Hospitality Renovations. Below, we outline several of the most significant considerations that arise when U.S. forms cross international borders.

Reprinted courtesy of Sara Beiro Farabow, Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Steve Kmieciak, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Ms. Farabow may be contacted at sfarabow@seyfarth.com
Mr. Kmieciak may be contacted at skmieciak@seyfarth.com


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