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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.
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.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Georgina Munnik
Senior Counsel - Dispute Resolution
Biography
Georgina is a key member of the Al Tamimi Dispute resolution practice. Based in the Middle East since 2013, she advises on a broad range of commercial dispute resolution matters, with a strong focus on cross-border enforcement, cross-jurisdictional contractual disputes and both domestic and international arbitration.
Her practice is predominantly international, acting for corporates and financial institutions in complex arbitration cases across the MENA region and globally. Georgina has a particular emphasis on issues arising under shareholder and joint venture agreements, with her expertise extending to wide-ranging disputes concerning commercial contracts. She is also experienced in assisting clients with managing disputes, often seeking to minimise the need for formal legal proceedings.
Before joining Al Tamimi & Company, Georgina built her practice at a leading international firm, gaining extensive experience in cross-border disputes across both arbitration and litigation forums. Her work has been acknowledged by leading legal publications, with recognition as a Rising Star by Legal 500 and an Associate to Watch by Chambers.
Beyond the legal landscape Georgina is an integral part of CSR and developmental initiatives within and outside the firm; notably her involvement as an active member of the DEI committee and the implementation of new approaches to development and mentoring the next generation of lawyers in the region.
Recent Experience
- Acting for a UAE investment company in an AED 800 million+ partnership dispute with a foreign listed property developer in LCIA arbitration, including related court proceedings in Singapore and the DIFC Courts.
- Bringing complex and high-value claims (USD$ 600 million and USD$ 500 million respectively) arising out of the administration of a large bank for both the exercise of put options and the return of equities fraudulently purchased in the bank’s name and in relation to the return of land held on trust.
- Representing joint claimants enforcing their rights pursuant to the terms of a facilities agreement in an English law governed DIAC arbitration, and the related jurisdiction challenge in bifurcated proceedings .
- Acting for a financial institution in bringing USD$ 15 million+ arbitral proceedings, under English law, in respect of complex Shari’ah-compliant transactions, allegations of negligence, and set-off arrangements.
- Successfully achieved a positive paper-only award for several million dollars within six months by invoking ICC expedited provisions.
- Defending LCIA proceedings in relation to damages arising from the termination of a distribution agreement in KSA,.
- Successfully representing an investment firm in relation to a multi-million USD freezing order in the DIFC Courts, and the subsequent Cout of Appeal hearings.
- Obtaining recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings and implementing a moratorium in the UAE in respect of he same through the DIFC Courts.
- Representing the Respondents in a complex multimillion USD claim in relation to a contractor termination on a hotel development project.
- Assisted a company in navigating a high-profile dispute with a major joint venture partner, providing strategic guidance on claims, negotiation of settlement agreements, and operational continuity during a contentious transition, in relation to the influencer and digital media space.
- Leading complex joint venture cross-border dispute involving four jurisdictions, in relation to failed construction venture in Oman.
Language(s)
- English
Education
- 2009 – LLB, College of Law
- 2007 – BA (Hons), University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Admission
- 2011 – England & Wales
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