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Global United Arab Emirates Real Estate
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: An Introduction
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The UAE is a country located in the Arabian Gulf and has seen remarkable and unprecedented growth,...
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Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- DLA Piper Middle East LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Al Tamimi & Company
- Clyde & Co LLP
Band 2
- Allen & Overy LLP
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Habib Al Mulla & Partners, a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International
Band 3
- Clifford Chance LLP 7 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright 7 Years Ranked
- Hadef & Partners
- Pinsent Masons LLP
Band 1
- Alexis Waller
- Steven Henderson
Band 2
- Duncan Pickering DLA Piper Middle East LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Scott Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Andrew Thomson
- Ian Bevan
- Michael Lunjevich
- Stephen Kelly
- Tariq Imam
Band 3
- Moustafa Said King & Spalding LLP9 Years Ranked
- David P Nunn
- Philip Corfield-Smith
- Shahram Safai
Band 4
- Louise Vun White & Case LLP7 Years Ranked
- Geoff Smith
- Jerry Parks
- Joby Beretta
- Louisa Lynch
Associates to watch
- Joe Carroll
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper Middle East LLPReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDLA Piper has a first-rate real estate team in the UAE which leverages the extensive global footprint of the firm to service clients throughout the Middle East. It is able to advise on real estate matters from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, possessing noteworthy expertise relating to the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors, while also demonstrating a wealth of experience handling matters on behalf of government entities.
Band 2
- Habib Al Mulla & Partners, a member firm of Baker & McKenzie InternationalReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Clifford Chance LLPReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedClifford Chance has a respected real estate team in Dubai which is frequently active on behalf of developers, hotel operators and sovereign wealth funds. It is especially noted for its depth of knowledge concerning the financing of real estate projects and regularly assists with real estate issues arising from major M&A transactions. It also demonstrates extensive expertise in REITs and real estate joint ventures.3 King & Spalding LLPReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKing & Spalding's Dubai office assists with a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including large-scale hotel developments. It acts for major hotel brands and a range of notable investors and developers, as well as significant clients from the healthcare industry. The team is well known for its frequent handling of real estate mandates originating in Saudi Arabia, and also has an in-depth understanding of joint ventures as they relate to mixed-use projects.3 Norton Rose FulbrightReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedNorton Rose maintains a long-standing real estate practice and is a strong presence on transactions across the GCC. It offers notable strengths in mixed-use developments, joint ventures, property management and regulatory matters. Furthermore, the team is active on a range of hotel and leisure projects, providing clients with extensive transactional experience. It regularly acts for financial institutions and investment funds in regard to financing issues and real estate investments. Other major clients include notable regional and international financial institutions.
Band 4
4 Afridi & AngellReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedAfridi & Angell offers a strong Dubai-based real estate team which regularly assists high-profile local entities and foreign investors with matters throughout the UAE. The firm acts for a range of private clients as well as government bodies such as the Dubai Land Department. Its lawyers have a particular depth of experience in real estate funds, as well as purchase agreements, transactions and leasings. The team also possesses significant expertise in acting for property developers.4 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPReal EstateGlobal 2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland is a renowned international law firm with a solid footing in the Middle East. Its Dubai-based real estate lawyers act for a number of commercial landlords and tenants, and provide a wide range of advice on portfolio management matters. The team is also able to offer guidance with regard to contentious real estate issues.