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Trilegal advises United Hospitality Management on its India entry and the acquisition of Rosastays
18 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025
Trilegal has advised United Hospitality Management (UHM), the global hospitality management arm of United Investments Portugal (UIP), on its strategic entry into the Indian market and its proposed acquisition of Rosaoui Hotelco Private Limited (RosaStays).
UIP, a leading international luxury hotel operator, is entering India through its wholly owned subsidiary, UHM India. As part of its India strategy, UHM India will commence hospitality operations across key leisure destinations, including the management and operation of boutique, mixed-use and leisure properties. The company also aims to build a substantial pipeline of new hotel and resort developments, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets.
In line with this strategy, UHM India proposes to acquire 100% of the share capital of RosaStays, a boutique hospitality company that develops, operates and manages villas, hotels and experiential stay properties under the “Rosastays” brand. RosaStays has an established footprint across popular leisure destinations such as Goa, Shimla, Nainital, Pushkar and Kasauli, which will provide UHM India with an immediate operational platform in the country. The acquisition also supports UHM’s longer-term development pipeline of more than 700 keys, including collaborations with international hospitality brands.
Trilegal advised UIP on all aspects of its India entry, including structuring and operationalisation of its India business platform. For the acquisition, Trilegal advised UHM India on legal due diligence and drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
UIP’s global portfolio spans luxury hotels, resorts, branded residences, wellness concepts and leisure assets, with UHM managing operations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The proposed acquisition of RosaStays marks a significant milestone for UHM as it launches its hospitality operations in India and accelerates its expansion strategy in the region.
The Trilegal Corporate Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Kabeer Mathur; and supported by Senior Associate: Chinmay Bilgi; and Associates: Shachi Kalani, Harshit Dhandhia, and Rajdeep Mukherjee.
The Trilegal Tax Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Komal Dani; and supported by Senior Associate: Ketki Redkar; and Associates: Shyam Mangukiya and Niraj Chowdhury.
The Trilegal Employment Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Parvathy Tharamel; and supported by Senior Associate: Harshita Arora; and Associate: Shreya Sharma.
The Trilegal Intellectual Property Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Kirti Balasubramanian; and supported by Associates: Paarth Samdani and Hitarth Parikh.
The Trilegal Secretarial and Compliance Team on the matter was supported by Consultant: Muskan Jain
About Trilegal
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