Practice

Real Estate

Real estate legal advice for developers, building owners and institutional investors across the UAE — acquisitions, disposals, diligence and disputes at building and portfolio level.

The Firm advises developers, institutional investors and building owners across the full lifecycle of UAE real estate projects, from the initial acquisition of land and structuring of a development through to construction, disposal and contentious matters.

We advise on land acquisition, development joint ventures, and the regulatory perimeter including project approvals and escrow compliance. Our work includes drafting and negotiating project documentation such as construction and consultancy contracts and management arrangements, alongside advisory on commercial issues arising during the construction phase and the sale of assets to institutional or end-user buyers.

We act for developers and stakeholders in real estate and construction disputes across the onshore UAE Courts, DIFC Courts and arbitration, involving contractors, consultants and purchasers. Where property assets sit within a wider corporate or family office structure, we coordinate with our Investments and Disputes practices to treat the portfolio as a single question.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions on UAE real estate at building and portfolio level.

Due diligence on a real estate asset typically covers title, registration, existing tenancies, outstanding disputes, and any development or use restrictions attaching to the property. We scope diligence to the specific asset and the structure of the acquisition.

Considerations typically include title and registration, existing tenancy and service arrangements, and how the transaction is structured and sequenced. We advise developers on preparing an asset for sale and on the transaction itself.

Disputes affecting a building as a whole, rather than a single unit, often benefit from a coordinated approach across the relevant tenancies and forums. We advise owners and managers on managing these disputes as a single matter.

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