Real Estate

We offer the benefit of longstanding experience in the real estate and construction market. In an increasingly active property market, we can advise you on complex cross-border property portfolio sales and acquisitions across the region and we can provide industry-specific advice such as leasing agenda, construction and development projects and construction litigation. Whether you are in the logistics, retail, office, residential, hotels, infrastructure or renewable energy sectors, we have the specialists to help.

We work for governments and other public bodies, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, professionals, banks and financial institutions on a wide variety of different projects. This means we understand the issues from all perspectives and can identify solutions quickly.

Through decades of experience of doing deals across the world, our multi-jurisdictional teams adhere to the same templates, processes and standards, including project management. This means we can deploy specialist teams to advise you immediately, irrespective of where the real estate assets are. If you are launching or operating a real estate fund or setting up a real estate related joint venture, our funds and corporate experts can give you country-specific support. Our construction team works for governments and other public bodies, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, professionals, banks and financial institutions on a wide variety of different projects. This means we understand the issues from all perspectives and can identify solutions quickly. We can also introduce specialists from related areas such as construction insurance, environmental law, planning, public procurement, health and safety, PFI/PPP and secondary markets.

Highlights of our experience in Real Estate & Construction in UAE
Al Fahim on property acquisitions, disposals and management arrangements for a proposed equity destination club. An Abu Dhabi-based investment house on the implementation of a tourism real estate project...

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01/03/2024
Pre-conditions to arbitration and the FIDIC 2nd Edition
Amendments to the FIDIC 2nd Edition contracts published in November 2022 have narrowed the definition of “Dispute” to more closely align it with the pre-conditions to DAAB and arbitration proceedings...
19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
10/01/2024
CMS guide on the new KSA Civil Code – Second Edition – Construction Principles
IntroductionAs set out in our recent Law Now (available here), from 16 December 2023 onwards, civil relationships within the Kingdom will now be governed by the articles of its new Civil Code[1] (the...
01/11/2023
Delay claims under the FIDIC form: Obrascon challenged
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of the Dubai International Financial Centre has adopted a stricter interpretation of the requirements for notifying delay claims under the FIDIC form, disagreeing...
14/08/2023
CMS guide on the new KSA Civil Code - First Edition – Contractual Principles
IntroductionOn 19 June 2023, Royal Decree No. M/191 (the “Civil Code”) was published in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official gazette. The Civil Code provides that it will come into effect 180...
07/02/2023
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its strategic partnership with Dubai Holding...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three new residential communities in Dubai consisting of over 9,000 residential...
14/12/2022
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its partnership with Nobu Hospitality in...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience...
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
23/05/2022
CMS advises on launch of Aldar Logistics
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Investment, the investment business of Aldar Properties PJSC, on its acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Abu Dhabi Business Hub, valued at more than AED...
03/03/2022
The DIAC Rules 2022
Introduction Following the consolidation of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) as the sole arbitration centre in Dubai (as reported here), a new set of arbitral rules was published...
17/01/2022
UAE legal reforms – New Labour Law
Introduction - 2021 Reforms In Q4 2021, as part of its 50th Year Anniversary, the UAE announced some of the broadest changes to its legal landscape in many years. It also introduced major practical changes...
04/11/2021
Update: CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration – Americas
We are pleased to announce that the fifth volume of the CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration has been published, covering seven jurisdictions in the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile...