Admired for its hotel and leisure expertise, real estate financing, investments, mixed-use developments, and portfolio management remain cornerstones of the practice at Al Tamimi & Company. Practice head Andrew Thomson is active across the education, retail, and residential sectors and counts family offices, real estate funds, and corporates on his client roster. David Bowman often advises public sector entities on drafting real estate laws and regulations. Anna White is knowledgeable of drafting and negotiating hotel management and operation agreements. Malek Al Rifai left the firm in late 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'An excellent track record in real estate. The team was particularly impressive with extensive experience in acquisitions, dispositions, real estate financing and off-plan development.'
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Key clients

  • Ora Real Estate Group
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
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Work highlights

  • Acted for Ora Real Estate Group on the development of a new ‘smart city’ to be built on the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
  • Advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on the sale of Al Maryah Tower to Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala.
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