Commended for its ‘strong knowledge of the industry,’ Baker McKenzie Law Firm is well versed in data centre management. Khaled Zowayed often acts for investment funds, master developers, and sub-developers on mixed-use developments. With over three decades of experience, Gavin Witcombe handles infrastructure projects as well as mining and processing projects. Keri Watkins is vastly experienced in representing domestic family offices, public institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. Ismaeel Kazerooni, Salman Abdullah, and Luke Meehan are other key team members.

With in-depth expertise in the hotel sector, Al Tamimi & Company is proficient in mixed-use developments. Euan Lloyd is noted for his vast experience in contentious construction matters, and infrastructure issues. Andrew Thomson is a key port of call for family offices, financial institutions, and real estate funds on Shari’ah-compliant finance. Ian Arnott is well-versed in real estate acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, as well as master community schemes.

A key port of call for real estate developers and investors, Eversheds Sutherland LLP often handles data centre transactions. Steven Henderson is reputed for his knowledge of hospitality issues and master planned communities, while Shalagh Massingham is vastly experienced in international construction arbitration and litigation. Other key members of the team include Daniel Xu, who advises developers on project risk management.

Able to draw upon support from its international network, the full-service practice at Dentons is proficient in urban developments. Nick Simpson oversees the team and is vastly experienced in the hotel sector, while Paul Prescott is a key port of call for international investors operating in Saudi Arabia. Sairah Narmah-Alqasim and Gabriel Olufemi are also key members of the team.

Commended as ‘extremely knowledgeable,’ Latham & Watkins LLC’s key strengths lie in real estate acquisitions, construction, developments, and leasing. Derek McKinley co-leads the team and is often engaged in hospitality, infrastructure, petrochemical, and transportation matters. Marc Makary is well-versed in international project financing, and often advises financial institutions and public sector entities on real estate developments.

Highlighted for its experience in residential project developments, The Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni is often engaged in PPP projects. Yousef Husiki acts as the firm’s managing partner and is well-versed in contentious real estate and construction matters. Emad Zahrani and Sheikh Abdulaziz Harbi are other key team members.

Omar Al-Rasheed & Partners Law Firm’s broad caseload encompasses real estate acquisitions, development projects, disputes, and lease agreements. Omar Al- Rasheed acts as the firm’s managing partner and is highlighted for his strength in contentious matters, while Reed Runnels is skilled at transactional issues. Other key members of the practice include Walid Alkhalaf, who is experienced before the Supreme Judicial Council.