Norton Rose Fulbright advises Extendam in its joint venture with EXPERIMENTAL*

Global Press release - Business December 2025

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Extendam, a leading private equity firm specializing in hospitality, on the establishment of a strategic partnership with Experimental*, a recognized figure in the luxury hotel industry.

This partnership consists of a joint venture set up to launch the FPCI Experimental Hotels Collection, managed by Extendam. This new entity is aimed at building a portfolio of luxury hotels operated by Experimental* in France and several other European countries. The joint venture has just acquired its first asset, the 5-star Infante Sagres hotel in Porto.

David Lacaze, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, said:

"We are delighted to support Extendam in its development. This transaction reflects our commitment to private equity and hospitality."

The Paris-based Norton Rose Fulbright team advising Extendam on this transaction was led by hospitality partners David Lacaze and Isabelle Augais with assistance from associate Marjorie Bodino.

Experimental* was advised by Sullivan & Cromwell and Gide.


For further information please contact:

Lise Betro, Marketing and Communications Executive, PABD

Tel: +331 5659 5214  

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