Real Estate - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
Wisefields is a boutique law firm founded at the start of 2023 by lawyers from King & Spalding and Baker McKenzie. With a physical office in Fujairah, the firm already has considerable experience advising on the development of branded residences in the UAE and in Saudi Arabia. The firm has further experience assisting with real estate issues in the hospitality sector.
Strengths
"Wisefields offers a senior team with high levels of expertise in their area of focus. The lawyers are very responsive and always available."
"The firm is extremely adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters. They are a highly capable team with specialist expertise."
"All matters are handled in a timely and professional manner."
Work highlights
Wisefields advised the Select Group on the off-plan sale of five high-end apartment buildings within its 'Peninsula' development located in Business Bay, Dubai.
Notable practitioners
Moustafa Said assists a wide range of clients, including developers. He also has deep experience in the hospitality sector, having acted on a number of significant cross-border matters. He co-founded Wisefields at the start of 2023 after leaving King & Spalding. "Moustafa communicates clearly and informs us of our options so there are no surprises. He also knows how to strike a balance between what is commercially viable and what is ideal in terms of risk. His knowledge is deep and his service excellent." "He is a highly competent and capable real estate lawyer."
Bilal Ambikapathy is one of the co-founders of Wisefields, having previously practised at Baker McKenzie in Bahrain. He is noted for his extensive knowledge of real estate issues in the hospitality sector. "Bilal is extremely knowledgeable in terms of the hospitality and hotel sector. He is the best in the field. Working with him is a great experience."