October 5, 2026

Empowering the Justice System

United Arab Emirates

Real Estate & Construction

Research cycle 2026

Enforcement of off-plan regulation tightened sharply following a cluster of developer insolvencies in 2024. Escrow segregation, marketing restrictions on unregistered projects, and expanded personal liability for company officers now dominate the advisory agenda. Firms that had built dedicated regulatory capability ahead of the shift are clearly ahead in this cycle's feedback.

Firms

Band 1 Elite / Market Leader

A specialist practice widely recognised for off-plan regulatory work, acting across the full stakeholder spectrum of developers, lenders, and purchasers.

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Band 2 Highly Regarded

Individual Lawyers

Band 1 Elite / Market Leader
Khalid Ibrahim Ibrahim Property Law

Renowned for off-plan regulatory advice and for advising company officers on personal liability exposure.

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