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Clifford Chance LLP

Real Estate

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a respected real estate team in Dubai, which is frequently active on behalf of some of the market's best-known developers. It also acts for an impressive list of hotel operators, financial entities and regulatory authorities. The team advises on the acquisition and sale of major real estate assets, as well as providing structuring and development guidance in relation to high-end residential and resort properties. It offers further expertise in leasing and hotel management agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted for Expo City Dubai on a joint venture with Aldar Properties relating to the development of a mixed-use project at Expo City Dubai.

Strengths

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  • The team is efficient, and its teamwork is evident in the work it is performing.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance is our go-to firm. It is very responsive and good at managing cross-disciplinary work.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance has a wide team of subject matter experts with many years of experience.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tariq Imam
    Tariq Imam

    Tariq Imam

    Tariq Imam is head of the firm's Middle East real estate practice and is based in Dubai. He often advises on major developments and financings across the hospitality, commercial and residential real estate sectors. He is also significantly experienced in cross-border projects.

    • Tariq Imam is very experienced and thorough, and no stone is left unturned with him.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (1)

United Arab Emirates

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