Able to draw upon support from its international network, the full-service practice at Dentons is proficient in urban developments. Nick Simpson oversees the team and is vastly experienced in the hotel sector, while Paul Prescott is a key port of call for international investors operating in Saudi Arabia. Sairah Narmah-Alqasim and Gabriel Olufemi are also key members of the team.

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Key clients

  • Saudi Cinema Company
  • Saudi Downtown Company
  • Wyndham Hotel Group
  • Al Woroud Real Estate investments
  • Majid Al Futtaim
  • Honeywell
  • Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
  • Veolia
  • Aldar Properties PJSC
  • Dar Al Arkan Properties

Work highlights

  • Advised TEC on all aspects of its luxury serviced office business in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
  • Advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Mashreqbank and Emirates NBD, on an AED10bn syndicated financing to Lulu International.
  • Acting for the Oman Investment Authority on the sale of Riyadh Avenue Mall.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Simpson

Other key lawyers

Paul Prescott, Sairah Narmah-Alqasim, Gabriel Olufemi