Cheval Collection has appointed Alyona Antonenko as General Counsel, supporting the company’s next phase of strategic development. The company continues to grow its international portfolio through management contracts and recently moved into the branded residences sector with properties in London and Dubai.
Alyona joins from Keystone Law, where she was a Partner specialising in hospitality. She brings over 20 years of cross-border hospitality experience, combining in-house legal leadership at InterContinental Hotels Group. Alyona has partner-level private practice advising leading international hotel brands, owners, developers and operators, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Cycas Hospitality.
Her area of expertise is in hotel management, franchise and development agreements, portfolio restructuring, conversions and hotel operations. Alyona has advised on complex international transactions across EMEA.
“We are delighted to welcome Alyona to the team and are confident that her experience, commercial judgement and industry insight will make a significant contribution as we continue to grow our international business.
“Her track record advising on complex commercial transactions and strategic growth initiatives, including international brand launches and development partnerships, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our portfolio and strengthen our position in key markets.”
Mohammed Alawadhi, Managing Director, Cheval Collection
Recent mandates include advising Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on brand expansion and development partnerships across South Asia. Alyona has been recognised in the Lexology Index as a global leader in hospitality.
“I am thrilled to be joining Cheval Collection at such an exciting stage in its growth. Serviced apartments and branded residences are among the most dynamic segments of the hospitality industry, with investors increasingly seeking to enter these markets alongside established brands.
“With a 45-year heritage and a strong reputation for excellence, Cheval Collection is ideally positioned to capitalise on these opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to help deliver the company’s long-term strategic objectives.”
Alyona Antonenko, General Counsel, Cheval Collection
