Real Estate
United Arab Emirates
11 years ranked
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Tariq Imam
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Tariq Imam leads our Middle East Real Estate Practice.
Tariq advises on the full range of real estate transactions in the region, with particular expertise in development projects, real estate financing and restructuring transactions, as well as hotel deals.
He has been practicing in the Middle East since 2009, and has experience advising clients across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, hotel and leisure, aerospace, transport and healthcare.
Career
Victoria University of Wellington (LLB BA) 2004
Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand 2004
Joined Clifford Chance 2011
Partner since 2019
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Real Estate - United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Tariq Imam is head of the firm's Middle East real estate practice 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.
Strengths
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Tariq Imam is very experienced and thorough, and no stone is left unturned with him.
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