The United Arab Emirates has been a booming real estate market given the scale and speed of its urban transformation. As major projects unfurl amid a myriad of regulations and legal integrities, a new breed of specialised real estate lawyers have dominated the legal landscape. This article delves into the lives and careers of some of these legal stalwarts.
The UAE’s real estate market presents diverse legal challenges, primarily due to the region’s commitment to rapid innovation and growth. These lawyers have not only successfully navigated the intricate legal aspects of this domain but have also contributed significantly to their respective firms’ success stories.
From luxury high-rises and sprawling commercial estates to multi-billion dollar city projects, these real estate lawyers have had a hand in shaping the UAE’s skyline. Here are some of the most prominent and influential real estate lawyers in the United Arab Emirates:
Sarah Mahood
Serving at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Sarah Mahood’s practice covers a broad span of real estate matters. Her key areas of expertise involve hotel management agreements and the development of master community projects and manufacturing facilities. Mahood’s approach, blending strategic oversight with tactical mastery, makes her a valuable asset in the UAE’s robust real estate sector.
Steven Henderson
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP – Dubai welcomed Steven Henderson to its team in January 2022. Known for his profound knowledge in local real estate law and adeptness in real estate M&A and hospitality sector developments, Henderson is a well reputed name in the industry.
Louise Vun
Based in the Dubai office of White & Case LLP, Louise Vun is regularly engaged in property sale and leaseback transactions and development projects. Her proficiency extends to the hospitality sector and real estate joint ventures, making her a crucial player in the industry.
Moustafa Said
Moustafa Said, a co-founder of Wisefields, possesses robust experience in the hospitality sector and has worked on significant cross-border developments. His expertise also embraces the education and healthcare sectors where he advises on management agreements, REITs and sale, and lease transactions.
Geoff Smith
Geoff Smith is the individual that leads the Dubai real estate practice at CMS (UAE) LLP. His substantial practice includes leasings, developments, and real estate joint ventures, serving a clientele that includes multinational businesses across the financial, automotive, and hospitality sectors.
Joe Carroll
A known face in the UAE real estate sector, Joe Carroll, a senior associate at Dentons, is acclaimed for his work on financings, property developments and leasing documentation, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.
Jerry Parks
Jerry Parks, heading the Dubai real estate team at Taylor Wessing, operates across a wide range of sectors such as financing, leasing, real estate acquisitions and development projects.
Keri Watkins
Serving as a senior real estate lawyer at Baker McKenzie LLP, Keri Watkins advises on land acquisitions and assists clients with negotiation of hotel franchise agreements, marking her place in Dubai’s thriving real estate market.
Ian Bevan
A reputed figure in Allen & Overy LLP, Ian Bevan excels in advising clients on sale and leasebacks, commercial lettings, and project financings. His deep-rooted experience has rightly earned him recognition in the Dubai market.
Alexis Waller
Alexis Waller, leading the Middle East real estate team at Clyde & Co LLP, is lauded by clients for her responsiveness and extensive legal expertise. From leasings and developments to financings, her work for developers and entities in the hospitality sector is truly commendable.
The United Arab Emirates’ real estate market continues to grow and evolve, and so does the practice of these renowned real estate lawyers. Their resilience, foresightedness, and commitment towards their craft contribute significantly to their continued success in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world.
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