Real Estate - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner offers a noteworthy real estate team in the UAE, with senior lawyers based in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It advises a wide variety of clients, including major developers, and is notable for its in-depth zoning and planning capabilities. The firm offers extensive knowledge of residential and hospitality matters. It is also well versed in real estate litigation.
Strengths
"The Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner team is accessible and responsive. Being a global law firm gives them a global commercial awareness."
Work highlights
BCLP acted for Al Tamouh Investments on the structuring of its Reem Hills Villas development.
Notable practitioners
David Nunn is based in Abu Dhabi and possesses a wealth of experience across the real estate market. He provides structuring and leasing advice relating to a variety of residential, hospitality and retail sites.
Farida Sadiq is a Dubai-based lawyer who enters the rankings in recognition of her specialist expertise in planning and zoning. She has experience advising project companies and government entities on a variety of regulatory issues pertaining to the development of new real estate sites, including the environmental considerations. "Farida is an engaging, smart and experienced lawyer."
