Bolstered by its international network, Dentons is praised for its ‘seamless, coordinated, and transactional service’. The practice is also particularly active in franchising and REITs and often acts for an assortment of developers, landlords, and occupiers. With over two decades of real estate experience, Nick Simpson co-leads the team with Iain Black, who handles hotel and other real estate transactions. Joe Carroll is proficient in acquisitions and disposals, mixed-use projects, and landlord and tenant matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dentons Real Estate team works closely with its infrastructure team to provide a seamless, coordinated. and transactional service.’
‘Joe Carroll is a knowledgeable legal advisor on real estate matters.'
Key clients
- ADQ
- Al Masaood
- Asyad Group
- DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited
- DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB)
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Keyz Investment Enterprises
- National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed)
- Majid Al Futtaim (MAF)
- Al Farwaniya Property Developments LLC
- Alamar Foods
- MENA Infrastructure Fund
- Sweetheart Kitchen
- Noor Bank PJSC
- Gulf Related
- SENAAT
- Al-Woroud Real Estate investments
- Aldar Properties PJSC
Work highlights
- Advising Saudi Cinema Company on the roll out of AMC’s cinemas across Saudi Arabia, including advising on lease and development agreements.
- Advising SHUAA Capital PSC on the full suite of agreements for luxury residences to be operated by St Regis at 1 Palace Street, London.
- Advising Emaar Hospitality Group on its hotel management agreements and branded residence agreements.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Simpson, Iain Black