Real Estate Lawyers
DIFC, Dubai
About
Addleshaw Goddard is a leading UK-headquartered law firm formed in 2003 through the merger of firms dating back to 1775. With 2,000+ lawyers including 444 partners across 21 offices, the firm opened its Dubai office in 2012 and now has approximately 100 lawyers and 27 partners across five Middle East offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Muscat, and Riyadh.
Real Estate Practice
Addleshaw Goddard is particularly noted for its off-plan and branded residential specialisation — a niche highly relevant to Dubai's booming development market. Led by Jeremy Scott (Chambers Band 2 individual ranking), their services include:
- Branded luxury residential project advisory
- Off-plan development documentation and structuring
- Office and industrial asset acquisitions
- Strata documentation
- Joint venture agreements for property developments
- Corporate real estate transactions
- Shariah-compliant REIF and IPO advisory
Notable Transactions
- Assisted Palma Developments with development and off-plan sale documentation for the Serenia District project in Dubai
- Advised Pearl REIF on launch of Shariah-compliant closed-ended REIF and its IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange
- Active in branded residential and mixed-use development advisory for major property developers
Awards & Recognition
- Chambers Global 2026: Band 4 — UAE Real Estate (ranked 3 consecutive years)
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Tier 2 — UAE Real Estate
- Chambers Global: Band 1 — UAE Banking & Finance (Robin Hickman, 8 consecutive years)
- DIFC-registered: DFSA Reference No. F001625
Sources
Services Offered
Key services Addleshaw Goddard provides for real estate lawyers clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Addleshaw Goddard
- International (UK-origin) law firm with a dedicated real estate practice and offices in Dubai (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi (ADGM).
- Operating in the UAE for over a decade — the Dubai office opened in 2012.
- Global resources: 2,000+ lawyers across 21 offices in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA, UK); Dubai DIFC entity registered with the DFSA.
- Bilingual team combining global reach with regional, GCC market knowledge.
- Recognised by The Legal 500 across UAE practice areas.
How Addleshaw Goddard Works
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Initial enquiry
Contact the Dubai (DIFC) office to outline your real estate matter and instruct the firm.
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Scoping & engagement
The relevant real estate partner scopes the work and confirms terms of engagement and fees.
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Due diligence & advice
Legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction or dispute documents.
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Execution
Completion of the transaction, financing or dispute strategy with ongoing legal support.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Dubai?
A lawyer is not legally mandatory for a standard ready-property purchase registered with the Dubai Land Department, but legal review of sale and purchase agreements is advisable for off-plan, high-value, corporate or cross-border deals — which is the type of real estate work an international firm like Addleshaw Goddard handles.
What real estate services does Addleshaw Goddard offer in the UAE?
The Dubai office advises on real estate transactions, portfolio acquisitions and disposals, development and investment, real estate and project finance, construction and engineering matters, corporate real estate structuring, and related dispute resolution.
Where is Addleshaw Goddard located in Dubai?
The Dubai office is in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), at Level 6, Burj Daman Tower. The firm also has an Abu Dhabi office in ADGM Square.
Is Addleshaw Goddard a UAE firm or an international firm?
It is an international, UK-origin law firm. The modern firm was formed by a 2003 merger and is headquartered in London. It has operated in the UAE for over a decade through its Dubai (opened 2012) and Abu Dhabi offices.
Is the firm regulated?
Addleshaw Goddard LLP is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), register number 440721. Its Dubai DIFC entity is registered with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
In what languages can the team work?
The Middle East team is described as bilingual, serving international and regional clients across the UAE market.
How are fees structured?
Fees are quoted on request following an initial scoping of the matter. As a top-tier international firm, its rates sit at the premium end of the market.
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