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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

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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. Further expertise concerns leasing and hotel management agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • A Clifford Chance team assisted Wynn Resorts with its development of a multibillion-dollar resort.

Strengths

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"Clifford has excellent commercial knowledge and the ability to provide sound advice."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"They are a team that exceeds expectations and provides realistic and achievable time lines. They have a full knowledge of real estate-related agreements and know exactly how to differentiate between similar concepts in other jurisdictions and how to implement them in the UAE."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"Clifford Chance is highly knowledgeable and able to provide both innovative ideas and simple solutions. The standard of work is excellent and their responses are detailed."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"The team has a clear understanding of transactions. They are also well experienced in handling transactions involving multiple counterparties."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"They have highly committed and effective lawyers in the relevant areas of need. They deliver on time and the firm has a proven track record."

Real Estate respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Tariq Imam
2
Band 2

Tariq Imam is head of the firm's Middle East real estate team 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 is a great lawyer with undisputed skills in real estate laws and regulations. He has the skills to understand both the common law and civil law aspects, with the ability to clarify things for the client in a very simple and straightforward manner."

"Tariq is a highly skilled real estate lawyer with a depth of detailed technical knowledge."

"Tariq is a very calm voice of reason and provides very sound advice throughout any engagement. His knowledge of the market and the legal framework is also very robust."

"Tariq is our go-to lawyer when it comes to real estate matters. He understands our issues and comes up with the best solutions."

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