Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is notably active on real estate-related matters, including overseeing occupational leases, site surveys, commercial agreements, and reviewing and advising on regulations. The firm also helps clients with market entry issues in the UAE. Team head Oliver Hallsworth is praised for his ‘ability to grasp complex issues quickly and offer pragmatic, insightful solutions’. David Nunn assists clients with transactions, real estate developments, and commercial agreements. Chris Beaumont-McQuillan is also active in the hospitality space. Flora Haidar advises multinationals, government entities, and family offices on corporate and commercial mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Oliver Hallsworth's professionalism is second to none, and his commercial acumen has been invaluable throughout our discussions. His ability to grasp complex issues quickly and offer pragmatic, insightful solutions has been impressive. He has a remarkable talent for distilling intricate legal matters into clear, actionable advice, always ensuring that business objectives are kept at the forefront of decision-making.'
- 'Oliver Hallsworth is responsive, attentive, and possesses the rare quality of being able to balance thorough legal analysis with a straightforward approach to doing business. His strategic mindset and proactive attitude have made working with him a true pleasure.'
Key clients
- Skyports Infrastructure
- Binghatti Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Skyports Infrastructure in relation to a significant deal with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority for the launch of a global first passenger air taxi service.
- Advising a major Emirati property development company on amendments to a service level agreement.