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Real Estate

Specialised legal expertise in real estate disputes and investments

The real estate sector is one of the most important economic sectors in the United Arab Emirates, forming a fundamental pillar of growth and investment and attracting investors, individuals, and companies from around the world. With the diversity of real estate projects and the multiplicity of parties to the real estate relationship — developers, investors, owners, tenants, and financing institutions — the need arises for specialised legal services capable of protecting rights, managing risks, and resolving disputes efficiently and professionally.

Our firm provides integrated legal services across all types of real estate cases, drawing on extensive practical experience and a precise knowledge of the real estate legislation and regulatory frameworks in force in the United Arab Emirates, thereby safeguarding clients' interests and achieving the best possible legal outcomes.

Types of cases we handle

  • Real estate sale and purchase disputes
  • Rescission of real estate contracts
  • Recovery of real estate payments
  • Delays in the delivery of projects
  • Disputes involving real estate developers
  • Disputes between investors and developers
  • Disputes relating to payment plans
  • Mortgages and real estate financing
  • Lease disputes
  • Jointly owned property
  • Property management
  • Real estate compensation claims
  • Real estate brokerage disputes
  • Disputes connected with major real estate projects
  • Claims arising from construction defects
  • Disputes relating to contracting and real estate development agreements
01

Real estate sale and purchase disputes

Sale and purchase contracts represent a significant portion of real estate disputes, particularly upon breach of the contract's terms, delay in performing obligations, or disagreements over payments or delivery.

Our firm represents buyers and sellers in all disputes relating to real estate transactions, seeking to protect rights and achieve the best possible legal solutions.

02

Delivery delay cases

An investor or buyer may face an unjustified delay in the delivery of the agreed real estate unit or project.

Our team reviews the contracts and contractual obligations, determines the client's legal rights, and takes the necessary measures to claim compensation, rescission, or the recovery of amounts due, according to the circumstances of each case.

03

Recovery of real estate payments

In certain cases, the buyer may be entitled to recover amounts paid as a result of a breach of contract, non-performance of the project, or the existence of legal or regulatory violations.

Our firm provides full legal support in recovery claim procedures and in pursuing the related disputes before the competent authorities.

04

Lease disputes

Disputes between landlords and tenants account for a large share of real estate cases. Our services include:

The firm represents clients before the authorities competent in rental disputes to ensure the protection of their legal rights.

  • Disputes relating to rent
  • Eviction
  • Rescission of lease contracts
  • Rental compensation
  • Financial claims
  • Renewal of contracts
  • Enforcement of rental rulings
05

Mortgages and financing

Disputes relating to real estate mortgages and financing require specialised legal knowledge, given the overlap of real estate, financial, and regulatory dimensions.

Our firm provides advisory services and legal representation in disputes concerning real estate loans, mortgages, and the related guarantees.

06

Jointly owned property cases

Certain disputes arise within real estate complexes and shared buildings as a result of disagreements relating to management, maintenance, fees, or the use of shared facilities.

Our team works to represent clients in such disputes, seeking to protect their rights in accordance with the applicable real estate legislation.

07

Review and drafting of real estate contracts

Alongside litigation, our firm offers preventive legal services aimed at avoiding disputes before they arise. These services include:

  • Reviewing sale and purchase contracts
  • Drafting real estate agreements
  • Reviewing development contracts
  • Reviewing brokerage contracts
  • Assessing legal risks
  • Providing legal opinions before concluding real estate transactions
08

Representation before the competent authorities

Our firm represents clients before the various authorities competent in real estate disputes according to the nature of each dispute, including:

  • The competent courts
  • Real estate judicial bodies
  • Rental dispute settlement committees and centres
  • Real estate regulatory authorities
  • Real estate arbitration tribunals where arbitration has been agreed
09

Local and international investors

Our firm represents local and international investors in various real estate transactions and disputes, providing the legal support needed to protect real estate investments and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and legislation.

We also advise investors wishing to purchase, sell, develop, or manage real estate assets within the United Arab Emirates.

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