About

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We have continued to focus on growing our practice, developing our impressive client base and our geographic coverage across the region, with particular focus on KSA and UAE.


Our association with KSA law firm Alsabhan & Alajaji has enhanced our coverage across the Middle East and enables us to win increasingly impressive mandates, as KSA continues with its transformational programme of economic and social changes, involving significant investments into the real estate, hotel and infrastructure sectors.

 
The team has particular experience in the development, hospitality, education, investment and healthcare sectors. Our high profile in the market is clearly demonstrated by our continued instructions from numerous master developers and investment clients, including advising Amaala on a broad range of hospitality services, including its operator appointments, in respect of the ultra-luxury hospitality project located on the Red Sea coast and Meydan Group in relation to its master communities and sub-developer arrangements.

 
The team in our UAE office undertakes cross-border work across the region, acting in conjunction with our offices in KSA and Qatar, as well as working with Pinsent Masons’ international network of offices more widely.


Chambers Review

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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons is a respected law firm leveraging its market-leading global construction expertise to assist with a range of high-profile real estate projects. Based in Dubai, the team has an expansive reach across the Middle East and is frequently called upon for advice on cross-border matters, both within the region and further afield. Its lawyers often work on behalf of banks, hotel operators, developers, educational establishments and government entities on mixed-use developments and leasing arrangements.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised Aldar Investment Properties on its joint acquisition of Al Maryah Tower, alongside Mubadala.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip Corfield-Smith
Head of Real Estate
2
Band 2

Philip Corfield-Smith is praised by commentators for his deep knowledge of real estate issues in the hospitality sector. As leader of Pinsent Masons' regional real estate group, he also has extensive experience in leasing matters and the restructuring of real estate finance arrangements.

Philip is very knowledgeable. He has a wealth of experience in this area; it is very helpful to get his insight.

3
Louisa Lynch
3
Band 3

Louisa Lynch has experience in counselling clients on mixed-use developments, as well as real estate investments and property sales.

Louisa Lynch is my go-to lawyer. She manages the work well.

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Philip Corfield-Smith
Head of Real Estate
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Band 2
3
Louisa Lynch
3
Band 3

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Nayab Aziz

Philip Corfield-Smith

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Soheyla Dad

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