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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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Arsalan Shaikh
Consultant
Biography
Arsalan joined Al Tamimi & Company in 2023 as Senior Legal Consultant in the firm’s Real Estate department. His appointment bolsters our client offering significantly, providing advice and counsel to various national and international clients with operations in Oman, Qatar and UAE. He brings to Al Tamimi & Company over 15 years of real estate development experience, with international and local firms as well as in-house with Government master developers in Dubai and Qatar.
Arsalan has advised on real estate and construction matters in the GCC since 2004. His practice focuses on development & management of cities, and the full range of corporate and commercial real estate matters. His clients include regional and international developers, government authorities and financial institutions.
Recent Experience
- Advised major UAE group on real estate and construction matters in relation to its listing on the London Stock Exchange and DFM
- Advised major Qatar Master Developer in preparation of lease documentation for US$ 350 million iconic retail and commercial boulevard
- Advised and prepared contract documentation for education, medical and entertainment concessions for a purpose-built city in Qatar
- Advised large UAE developer, and drafted community management documentation for sub-division of five star hotel and luxury residential building in DIFC
- Advised and prepared sale and scheme documentation for residential units forming part of mixed-use 600,000 sq. metre waterfront development in Lusail, Qatar
- Acted and negotiated on behalf of major Qatari developer in global settlement agreement with multi-national construction company for claims in excess of US $ 100 million
- Advised Dubai Government free zone authority in relation to plot development agreements for a mixed-use tower development featuring in excess of 80 towers
- Advised major developer in relation to preparation of contracts for high-rise commercial tower development and mall in Pakistan
- Advised and represented iconic Dubai master developer on sale of 13 man-made Islands for AED 1.5 billion to international sub-developer
- Acted for developer in construction arbitration proceedings against contractor for delay and extension of time claims in excess of AED 150 million for a commercial tower in Business Bay, Dubai
- Lead counsel for Dubai master developer for preparation of community management and scheme documentation for luxury mixed-use man-made lagoon development in Dubai
Language(s)
- English
- Urdu
Education
- 1996 – Law Degree, London School of Economics & Political Science
Admission
- 2005 – New York State Bar
Practice(s)
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