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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.
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Sandrine El Haber
Associate - Transport and Insurance
Biography
Sandrine is a Lebanese lawyer registered with the Beirut Bar Association with 9 years of experience in the legal field. Sandrine assists in litigation cases, drafting claims and memos, and advising clients on litigation merits in aviation, shipping and other various matters.
She also provides professional legal assistance and advice on civil, commercial and corporate matters. Additionally, she also helps and works with other practice areas, whether in preparing legal opinions and advices, or in reviewing and drafting commercial documents and agreements.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi and Company, Sandrine worked in reputable law firms in Beirut and was seconded as in-house legal counsel in a leading Media Agency headquartered in the UAE and operating across the Middle East.
Recent Experience
- Sandrine participated in the negotiation and settlement of a vessel transfer to a different shipyard.
- She participated in the sale and purchase of shares in major companies in the UAE.
- Sandrine was involved in expert meetings and litigation cases (including drafting claims and memos) related to various shipping and aviation claims including charterparty disputes and cargo claims.
- She also advises on civil, criminal, commercial and corporate matters and works across departments to provide full assistance to the clients.
Language(s)
- English
- Arabic
- French
Education
- Bachelor Degree – Law – Saint Joseph University – Beirut – Lebanon
- Master’s 1 Degree – Public Law – Saint Joseph University – Beirut – Lebanon
- Master’s 2 Degree – Public Law – Lebanon (Ongoing)
Admission
- Beirut Bar Association: 2017
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