Mr Duncan Pickering > DLA Piper (ADME) LLP > Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

With activity across the hospitality, leisure, and logistics sectors, DLA Piper regularly handles hospitality and urban regeneration projects. Duncan Pickering, who leads the practice, is well versed in investment acquisitions, while Sean Cope is often engaged in mixed-use developments. Nicola De Sylva is proficient in leasing and Marta Almeida is experienced in property transactions.

The finance and projects department at DLA Piper stands out for its ‘excellent knowledge of the construction law and market in the Middle East’. It advises clients most notably on contentious matters, where the team frequently represents companies in international arbitration. The team’s experience also extends to regulatory and advisory roles in the real estate, energy and construction sectors, including the development and financing of public infrastructure, leasing of workspaces and other projects. Andrew Mackenzie co-heads the team with George Vlavianos and Nacim Bounouara. Duncan Pickering adds significant real estate expertise to the department.