Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 4267100Chambers Review
This law firm fields one of the most respected real estate practice in the UAE. It services an impressive range of clients hailing from sectors such as hospitality and finance, in addition to acting for well-known real estate developers. It is frequently sought out for its expertise in multi-stranded transactional mandates. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted Mubadala with the AED4.3 billion sale of four prime commercial towers located in the ADGM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is super-efficient. They are very responsive and turn things around incredibly quickly. They can solve even very unusual problems and come up with an innovative but practical solution."
"The firm is excellent and always prompt."
"The firm always provides excellent service and is innovative with their solutions while still managing the risk appropriately. The firm has a strong presence in the UAE and access to relevant partners is easy."
"The firm is super-efficient. They are very responsive and turn things around incredibly quickly. They can solve even very unusual problems and come up with an innovative but practical solution."
"The firm is excellent and always prompt."
"The firm always provides excellent service and is innovative with their solutions while still managing the risk appropriately. The firm has a strong presence in the UAE and access to relevant partners is easy."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Bevan is widely recognised for his longevity in the Dubai market. He is particularly known for his work advising clients on sale and leasebacks and commercial lettings. He also has considerable knowledge regarding real estate-related financing issues.
"He always makes himself available even at short notice and tackles issues positively with a solution-based approach."
"Ian Bevan is always unflappable. He knows the sector back to front because he has been here for so long. He gives pragmatic advice."
"Ian goes above and beyond."