Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
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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
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. It is also noteworthy for its handling of a high volume of real estate matters in Ras Al Khaimah. 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
- A Pinsent Masons team assisted RAK National Hotels with the USD210 million sale of the Rixos Bab Al Bahr Hotel to Aldar Investments.
Strengths
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"The real estate department is a capable and well-rounded team of professionals. They are commercially aware and pragmatic."
"Pinsent Masons' real estate team has a 360-degree view of all issues and deep experience of the hospitality market; it possesses great knowledge and know-how of market trends."
"The whole team goes above and beyond."
"The real estate department is a capable and well-rounded team of professionals. They are commercially aware and pragmatic."
"Pinsent Masons' real estate team has a 360-degree view of all issues and deep experience of the hospitality market; it possesses great knowledge and know-how of market trends."
"The whole team goes above and beyond."
Notable Practitioners
Louisa Lynch has experience counselling clients on mixed-use developments as well as real estate investments and property sales. She has further expertise in real estate regulatory matters. She joined Pinsent Masons in 2023 after leaving Norton Rose.
"Louisa is great. Very easy to work with."
"She is very knowledgeable, responsive and reliable."
"An excellent real estate lawyer."
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 as well as the restructuring of real estate finance arrangements.
"One of Philip's most commendable qualities is his ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal professionals. He has a talent for breaking down intricate legal jargon into easily understandable terms, allowing us to make informed decisions confidently."
"Philip's attention to detail is truly commendable. He leaves no stone unturned."
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs legal support in the UAE for real estate and hospitality. He is excellent at marshalling his firm's resources."
"Philip Corfield-Smith is a top real estate lawyer. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with."
"He is an extremely talented legal mind."
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