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Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity
This Edition of Law Update, From Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity, takes you on a journey through dynamic markets.
Africa is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, overcoming regulatory challenges while its startup ecosystem thrives. India’s legal framework is evolving rapidly, keeping pace with its expanding economy and diverse business environment.
We also dive into China’s regulatory shifts, particularly how they are shaping investments in the MENA region, and explore Korea’s innovative global partnerships, which are driving advancements in industries across the UAE and beyond.
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Anna White
Senior Associate
Biography
Anna is a Senior Associate in the Real Estate practice.
She has experience in practicing real estate in the United Arab Emirates and Australia. She advises on all aspects of real estate law, including drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements; mixed-use development; jointly owned property; property disputes, and commercial and residential leases. She has a keen interest in advising on jointly owned property related matters.
She has been recognized by the Legal500
Recent Experience
- Advising local land owners across the United Arab Emirates and Oman regarding their entry into hotel management agreements with international 4 and 5 star hotel operators in respect of existing buildings and those under construction, including drafting and negotiating:
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- Hotel management and operation agreements;
- Technical service agreements;
- Brand license agreements;
- Off-plan sale and purchase agreements (included branded hotel residence apartments); and
- Amendments to building management statements to comply with the brand standard requirements of hotel operators and pass through of associated costs.
- Advising real estate developers in Dubai and drafting the sales documentation and jointly owned property governance documents for projects (off-plan/branded).
- Assisting investors in purchasing and selling properties throughout the UAE, including negotiation, drafting sale and purchase agreements and attending closing of the transactions before the real estate registration trustees.
- Acting for various commercial tenants in respect of leasing of commercial premises in the United Arab Emirates.
- Conducting legal due diligence.
Language(s)
- English
Education
- Solicitor, England & Wales
- Solicitor, Western Australia
- Solicitor, New Zealand
Admission
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Otago, New Zealand
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