Noted for its experience advising commercial occupiers on leasing, Dentons’ recent caseload encompasses industrial, luxury residential, and leisure matters. The department is led by Hazel Shakur Quinn, who is a key port of call for family offices, while Nick Simpson is well-regarded in the hotel sector. Joe Carroll is knowledgeable of landlord and tenant matters and Tania Afrin is skilled at real estate finance transactions.
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- 'The people are helpful, supportive, and available. They act as an extension of our business, interacting with all stakeholders effortlessly.'
- 'I am extremely happy with the work delivered by this practice. What truly makes this team unique is its exceptional dedication to client needs, coupled with a depth of expertise that consistently exceeds expectations. From my experience, potential clients should know that the team seamlessly blends technical excellence with proactive, solution-oriented advice — qualities that set them apart in a competitive market.'
- 'The team’s key capabilities include a strong collaborative ethos, rapid response times, and a thorough understanding of the local regulatory landscape. Compared to other firms, I have found their approach refreshingly client-centric and adaptable, tailored to the unique requirements of each matter.'
- 'Hazel Shakur Quinn is a great lawyer and an absolutely fantastic external resource, the legal teams and commercial teams both love working with her and value her guidance and input. Her market knowledge and her commercial focus are so impressive, and her focus is always on making my life easier and making me look good to my internal clients — which she does very well.'
- 'Pragmatic, proactive, commercial, solution-focused, client-focused, responsive, knowledgeable, and strategic. Truly a trusted adviser that we pick up the phone to week in, week out for issues big and small.'
- 'Engaging, supportive, and go the extra mile to help, whether it is directly related to the transaction or involves introducing you to key people within the industry.'
Key clients
- The Executive Centre
- Arady Properties
- Knight Frank
- Panattoni Development Company
- ADQ
- Radius Group
- Asyad Group
- DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited
- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
- National Central Cooling Company PJSC
- Dar Al Arkan
- MENA Infrastructure Fund
- CPI Property Group
- Al Fattan
- Noon Real Estate
- SENAAT
- Al-Woroud Real Estate Investments
Work highlights
Advising TEC on the expansion of its service office business in the Middle East.
Advising Knight Frank of various aspects of its real estate advisory business in the Middle East (including the UAE).
Advised Arady on its real estate joint venture with Deyaar Properties.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Hazel Shakur Quinn
Other key lawyers
Nick Simpson; Joe Carroll; Tania Afrin