Sean Cope
DLA PiperAt the forefront of hospitality matters, DLA Piper (ADME) LLP is well versed in large-scale real estate development projects. The practice, which is also a strong choice for public authorities, is often engaged in lease renewals and reviews for commercial banks, hotel, and leisure clients, and private companies. Duncan Pickering spearheads the team, while Sean Cope’s key strengths lie in branded residencies, hotel management arrangements, and mixed-use development projects. Nicola De Sylva and Lauren Greig are noted for their expertise in commercial and retail leasing.
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Key clients
- Atieva Inc (“Trading as Lucid”)
- Abu Dhabi Port Company
Work highlights
- Advising Atieva on its expansion in the Middle East, including the construction of a $1bn manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
- Advising a petroleum products distributor in the UAE and wider GCC on its growth in the UAE.
- Advising a healthcare provider in the UAE on the restructuring of its UAE real estate portfolio of hospitals, clinics and offices following its administration.
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Duncan Pickering