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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding's real estate team in the UAE is particularly focused on cross-border matters involving real estate assets in Saudi Arabia. It is regularly active on development matters, as well as structuring, leasing and asset acquisitions. The firm is also noted for its complementary expertise in REIT formations and listings, leveraging the strengths of its market-leading Middle East investment funds team.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding advised Derayah Financial, as the fund manager of Wadi Mashari Real Estate Fund, on the selection of Mashari Company as the development manager of a large mixed-use development located in Riyadh.

Strengths

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They are available. Moreover, they are always able to adapt and understand the business concerns in a real estate deal.

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Notable Practitioners

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Malek Al Rifai
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Malek Al Rifai
U
Up and Coming

Malek Al Rifai has broadening recognition for his work within the market. He is particularly active on matters relating to mixed-use development projects, as well as advising on the acquisition of major real estate assets. He has further experience concerning REIT listings.

Malek El Rifai is an exceptionally skilled lawyer. He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help.

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Malek Al Rifai
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Malek Al Rifai
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