CMS

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Geoff Smith is an excellent operator. He has great local law experience but is commercial enough to get deals done. He is a deal maker.'
• 'CMS have assisted us with a high profile complex transaction in this region. I have been impressed by CMS’s ability to deliver timely, on point advice with a lean and focused team. I would describe the team’s approach as calm and assured despite some challenging circumstances.'
• 'Geoff Smith has been our lead real estate / construction advisor. Geoff’s availability and promptness in dealing with matters is excellent. He is willing to put in the hard yards to progress negotiations and does so cheerfully no matter how challenging the circumstances.'
• 'Geoff Smith takes a good strategic view of matters and has ensured that our project has made meaningful progress rather than being mired in rounds of endless negotiation. His commercial nous and practicality have also been appreciated.'
• 'Working with the real estate team—led by Geoff Smith with key support from Mai Marshad—has consistently delivered measurable value to our clients.'
• 'The team pairs rigorous black-letter analysis with a pragmatic understanding of how regulators, lenders, master developers, and registrars actually operate, which has shortened negotiation cycles and reduced sign-to-close risk on complex acquisitions, developments, and large-scale leasing.'

Key clients

• Al Mana Properties
• Aldar Properties PJSC
• ByteDance
• Dubai World Trade Centre
• Sweid & Sweid
• Tesla
• Expo City Dubai FZ LLC
• Hilton Hotels Group
• Morgan Stanley
• TikTok
• Taula Capital
• Investment Corporation of Dubai

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Geoff Smith

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Mai Marshad