Eversheds Sutherland
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DIFC, Dubai
About
Eversheds Sutherland is a top-10 global law firm by revenue, with over 3,000 lawyers across 70+ offices worldwide. The firm has maintained a Dubai presence since 2009, operating from the DIFC. Formed through the 2017 combination of Eversheds and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, the practice brings together one of the UK's strongest real estate teams with significant US and international capabilities — a combination that resonates strongly in Dubai's globally connected property market.
Real Estate Practice
Eversheds Sutherland's Dubai real estate team advises on commercial and residential property transactions, real estate fund structuring, development agreements, and asset management. The team is known for acting on behalf of institutional investors, real estate private equity funds, and corporate occupiers. Their UK practice is one of the largest real estate teams in the world, and their Dubai team leverages this knowledge base to advise on complex cross-border investment structuring and large-scale development projects.
Notable Transactions
The firm has advised on major UAE property matters including acting for international pension funds and sovereign investors on Dubai commercial property acquisitions, advising on the structuring of real estate investment vehicles targeting UAE assets, and supporting regional developers on mixed-use development projects. Eversheds Sutherland has also been active in advising on PropTech ventures and digital real estate platforms in the DIFC.
Awards & Rankings
Recognised by Chambers and Partners for Real Estate in the Middle East and ranked by Legal 500 EMEA for Real Estate and Construction. The firm's global real estate practice has been named "Real Estate Team of the Year" at The Lawyer Awards and is consistently ranked in the top tier for real estate investment advisory across multiple jurisdictions.
Services Offered
Key services Eversheds Sutherland provides for real estate lawyers clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Eversheds Sutherland
- International law firm with a dedicated real estate practice and an established office in Dubai, UAE.
- Global multinational practice formed in 2017 by the combination of Eversheds (founded 1988) and US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.
- Regional real estate coverage across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with a focus on operational real estate (logistics, industrial and hospitality).
- Disputes capability spanning onshore UAE courts, the DIFC and ADGM, including construction and real estate disputes.
- UK practice regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
- Ranked by The Legal 500 for Real Estate in the UAE and recognised by Chambers & Partners.
How Eversheds Sutherland Works
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Initial enquiry
Contact the Dubai 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 — the type of real estate work an international firm like Eversheds Sutherland handles.
What real estate services does Eversheds Sutherland offer in the UAE?
The firm advises on real estate transactions and development, operational real estate (logistics, industrial and hospitality), real estate and project finance, construction matters, corporate real estate structuring, and related disputes and arbitration.
My off-plan handover is delayed — what are my options?
Options can include reviewing your sale and purchase agreement and RERA/escrow position, formal correspondence with the developer, and, if needed, dispute resolution. A firm with a UAE real estate disputes practice can advise on the route best suited to your contract and circumstances.
Is Eversheds Sutherland a UAE firm or an international firm?
It is an international (global) law firm, formed in 2017 by combining UK-origin Eversheds (founded 1988) with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. It operates an established office in the UAE.
Where is Eversheds Sutherland located in Dubai?
The firm operates an office in Dubai, UAE, serving clients across the region. Contact the office directly to confirm current address and meeting arrangements.
How are real estate disputes resolved in the UAE?
Depending on the matter and forum, disputes may be handled through the onshore UAE courts, specialist bodies, or the DIFC and ADGM courts and arbitration. Eversheds Sutherland advises across onshore, DIFC and ADGM disputes.
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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