Chambers Review
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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Al Tamimi's top-tier real estate group acts for several leading regional developers, and also advises an impressive list of well-known corporate clients on the real estate aspects of their businesses. The team is adept at matters relating to commercial leases, and at assisting with acquisitions in the retail and hospitality sectors. It is also able to provide representation in various real estate-related disputes. The firm leverages its extensive regional coverage on cross-border work.
Strengths
Al Tamimi is one of the region's leading local law firms and has good working relationships with other parties.
Al Tamimi's level of efficiency is high, they provide very good feedback and the firm has both international and local lawyers who understand what we are looking for.
Al Tamimi & Co is nothing short of exemplary. Their proactive approach, combined with their deep understanding of our industry, makes them an indispensable adviser.
Work Highlights
Al Tamimi advised Al Akaria on the signing of a hotel management agreement with Marriott concerning the first Autograph Collection hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Thomson heads the real estate team at Al Tamimi. He draws high praise from market commentators for his expertise in development projects and leasing work. His client base includes financial institutions and REITs.
Andrew is a standout performer at Al Tamimi. He delivers the quality of service we would expect from a law firm with such a strong local platform.
He is very personable. It's easy to pick up the phone and call him to get things moving. We get quick responses to things, too.
Andrew is a safe pair of hands. He's always available and good at sending you to the right person within the firm.
Ian Arnott is an experienced real estate lawyer who heads the hospitality development group. In this capacity, he regularly counsels well-known hotel brands interested in expanding their portfolios. He is also well versed in the negotiation of hotel management agreements.