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Dentons

Real Estate

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Dentons

Rankings

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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a well-regarded law firm with a strong position in the UAE real estate and hospitality markets. It has a wealth of experience in acting for clients on large-scale real estate developments and site acquisitions, in addition to leasing work. Its typical real estate files involve the representation of developers, financiers and investors in cross-border matters within the GCC.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Arady Properties on its joint venture with Deyaar for the development of a residential project on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

Strengths

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  • What sets Dentons apart is the ability to anticipate risks, structure transactions strategically, and align legal solutions with the client’s business objectives.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • Dentons' team is proactive, responsive, knowledgeable, commercial and solution-focused.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • Dentons' real estate team understands our business needs and can deliver practical solutions.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hazel Shakur Quinn
    Hazel Shakur Quinn

    Hazel Shakur Quinn

    Hazel Shakur Quinn is a well-known real estate lawyer in the Middle East, with strong expertise in leasing and acquisitions. Her client roster includes major names in the hospitality, education and technology sectors.

    • Hazel is an excellent lawyer. She understands the market and our business.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Hazel Shakur Quinn is very strong technically, with an incredible commercial focus. She is proactive, solution-oriented and incredibly responsive.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Hazel demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a keen attention to detail. Her communication is always clear, prompt and thorough.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • She is technically outstanding, commercially astute and has the ability to think outside the box.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal
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  • Joe Carroll
    Joe Carroll

    Joe Carroll

    Joe Carroll is well known within the UAE real estate market. Alongside financings and sales, he also acts on property developments and leasing documentation. He is most notably experienced in the hospitality sector.

    • Joe is an excellent adviser who works well with the wider team to deliver strong results.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Joe Carroll is an exceptional negotiator who handles all aspects of the negotiation process with strength, precision, and deep expertise.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal
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