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Law Update: Real Estate, Construction & Hotels
The regional real estate, construction and hospitality sectors have been turned upside down over the last two years, with Covid-19 bringing these sectors to a halt. The impact of the pandemic remains, however, the resurrection of these vital sectors across the region is a welcome relief because they support the development of modern cities, which in turn have attracted commerce and tourism to the Middle East and North Africa.
This latest edition of Law Update, provides vital insights, updates and commentary on the latest trends taking shape across the real estate, construction, hotels and leisure sectors. The articles within this edition cover a broad range of topics, from what’s next for real estate in Dubai, to commentary on Saudi real estate, a market that is set to become the main bedrock of the region for years ahead. You will find articles on reforming real estate laws in Qatar, foreign investment and ownership in Oman, and mitigating risks on hotel construction projects and the lessons learnt from Covid.
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Biography
Taimur Tufail has recently joined Al Tamimi & Company and is part of the Corporate Commercial team. His wide-ranging expertise includes extensive technical and commercial knowledge pertaining to corporate, commercial, drafting and negotiation of contracts, concessions, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, advising on regulatory and legal issues, conveyancing, infrastructure projects and related company matters. In addition, Taimur also has comprehensive experience in international arbitrations under institutional rules specifically, dealing with enforcements challenging proceedings and constitutional litigation.
Before joining Al Tamimi, Taimur worked at a leading law firm in Pakistan, taking part in various commercial corporate matters, including M&A matters.
Recent Experience
- Edge Connex Inc., a USA based edge data service provider, on the entry into a joint venture with a regional telecom company to establish a data center in Bahrain.
- GFH Financial Group B.S.C, a financial investment group based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, undertaking retainer work including agreements with third party services providers etc.
- Raya Contact Center S.A.E., a company registered in Egypt, engaged in the business of operation of call centers etc., undertaking advisory work in relation to a recent acquisition in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), a real estate arm of the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, undertaking retainer work including agreement(s) with third party consultants.
Language(s)
- English
- Urdu
Education
2015 – Bar Professional Training Course, City, University of London
2013 – LL.B (Hons.), University of London
Admission
2014 – Member, Lahore Bar Association, Pakistan
2015 – Member, the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom
2015 – Member, the General Council of the Bar, England & Wales
2017 – Member, Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan
2021 – Member, Lahore High Court Bar Association, Pakistan
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