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Malek Al Rifai

Malek Al Rifai

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Malek Al Rifai is a real estate partner in the Real Estate & Funds Practice Group based in the Dubai office. Malek has a diverse multidisciplinary practice focused on owners and operators in the real estate industry. He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.

Mr. Al Rifai’s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.

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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Malek Al Rifai 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.

Strengths

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  • Malek is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable. He has both the expertise and experience.

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  • Malek Al Rifai is incredibly sharp and always a few steps ahead.

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  • He combines a great deal of experience and knowledge with a highly commercial approach.

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  • Malek is an outstanding professional with solid expertise in real estate. He is highly supportive, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile.

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