White & Case LLP’s broad real estate offering encompasses M&A, financing, disputes, and acquisitions across the office, retail, and hotel sectors. Louise Vun is highly proficient in a plethora of project developments, including master community developments, mixed use developments, and strata scheme developments. Daria Plotnikova is geared to handle property investment projects, leasing, financing, and disputes. Ian Bevan joined the firm from A&O Shearman in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'We value the team’s intensive real estate development experience, coupled with their ability to provide clear, strategic, and critical guidance that helps us take the right path in often complex decision-making environments.'
- 'What sets them apart is not only their strong technical foundation but also their attentiveness, punctuality, and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. This practice brings a unique advantage in its detailed contractual bilingual execution (Arabic and English) and process map management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth implementation across all stages of a project.'
- 'The practice offers a strategic partner rather than a transactional service, combining legal, regulatory, and market intelligence with practical execution to give clients a competitive edge in real estate development.'
- 'The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional blend of technical expertise, practical market insight, and personal commitment to client success. Their advice is not only accurate and compliant but also strategic, forward-looking, and tailored to the commercial realities of real estate development in the UAE. They also make you feel part of the process by carefully listening to your thoughts and ideas.'
- 'Strong real estate knowledge and capabilities.'
- 'Louise Vun is a very experienced partner with excellent knowledge of the real estate sector and strata laws.'
Key clients
- The Red Sea Development Company
- Al-Ula Development Company
- Al Qudra Holdings
- Aldar Properties
- Rua Al Madinah Holding Company
- Mubadala Investment Company
- Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC
- Dubai Maritime City
- Arcapita Investment Partners Limited
- FIVE Holdings (BVI) Limited
- Saudi Aramco
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Louise Vun
Other key lawyers
Daria Plotnikova

