Field Fisher Waterhouse has won a major mandate for US hospitality giant Wyndham Worldwide – advising on its joint venture with the Corinthia hotel group.

The instruction is thought to represent the first time Wyndham Worldwide has used a UK firm as lead counsel on a sizeable European transaction.

The agreement will see the Wyndham Hotel Group and Corinthia jointly manage a series of hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa under the Wyndham and Ramada Plaza brands.