Adnan Al Erqsousi

Real Estate & Construction and Hotels & Leisure

Real estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.

In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.

As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.

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2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Adnan Al Erqsousi

Senior Associate

Biography

Adnan Al Erqsousi is based in our Ras Al Khaimah office where he is involved in all aspects of civil, properties, corporate and commercial litigation, including contractual or tort-based claims, regulatory and precautionary matters, issues of jurisdiction, and debt recovery actions.

In addition, Adnan provides legal advice in relation to contentious matters surrounding partnership and shareholder issues, property disputes, directors’ duties and certain criminal matters such as misappropriation of funds, defamation and fraud. Adnan also undertakes due diligence in relation to ongoing and potential litigation.

Recent Experience

Representing an offshore fund management company in criminal matter related to cryptocurrency investment.
Representing a pharmaceutical company in a multimillion dispute over distribution agreement.
Advising a Development Company in several claims against land developers in a man-made islands located in Ras Al Khaimah.
Advising a Tobacco Company on potential litigation with its commercial agent / distributor for cigarette brands in UAE.
Advising a Leisure Company in criminal proceedings related to an aircraft accident.
Advising a Governmental Entity on outstanding recovery in relation to an acquisition in Cement Factory.
Undertaking comprehensive due diligence for a Development Company in relation to real estate claims.
Carried out a legal due diligence in relation to current known litigation, nationally and internationally, and analyzed known potential litigation relating to a Governmental Authority.
Assisting a PJS company in facilitating a transfer of shares before RAK Investment Authority.
Advising a key client on partnership issues and precautionary matters in relation to a company based in RAK free zone.