This Practice Note discusses the process of financing commercial real estate in the UAE. It provides guidance for borrowers and lenders on common forms of commercial real estate ownership and financing, the priority and perfection of security interests in real property, and the fundamental steps involved in financing commercial real estate, including loan due diligence, key transaction documents and loan terms, and closing mechanics. This Note also discusses lender remedies in the event of a borrower default.
Category: Publications
Fintech (UAE chapter), International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)
This multi-jurisdictional guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Abdus Samad (partner) and Luca Rayes Palacín (associate), and provides a comprehensive guidance to fintech laws and regulations around the world. The guide covers 35 jurisdictions including the UAE.
Shipping (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Chatura Randeniya (partner), Mevan Bandara (partner) and Noran Al Mekhlafi (associate), and provides local insights into newbuilding contracts; ship registration and mortgages; limitation of liability; port state control; classification societies; collision, salvage, wreck removal and pollution; ship arrest; judicial sale of vessels, carriage of goods by sea and bills of lading; shipping emissions; ship recycling; jurisdiction and dispute resolution; international conventions; and recent trends.
Other jurisdictions covered by the guide include Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States.
Corporate Tax Planning, Lexology In-Depth
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Shahram Safai (partner), Doneen Ennis (associate), Shruti Baghel (associate) and Anita Hajynia (paralegal) on the scope of corporate tax planning in the UAE.
Arbitration (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This Q&A provides a multi-jurisdictional in-depth understanding of Arbitration. This particular chapter explores the UAE process and challenges faced when considering Arbitration as a course of action. The chapter covers a broad spectrum of truths, a sample of topics covered are as follows; laws and institutions, arbitral proceedings, jurisdiction and competence of arbitral tribunal, interim measures and sanctioning powers and updates and trends.
The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law (UAE chapter)
The Littler International Guide provides an overview of workplace laws and regulations of over 30 countries and territories. This chapter is focused on labor and employment laws in the United Arab Emirates.
Purchasing and Selling Commercial Real Estate in the UAE: Overview, Practical Law Global Guide
This Practice Note discusses the process of purchasing and selling improved commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. This Note addresses the key steps in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, including retaining a broker/agent, entering into preliminary agreements, conducting property due diligence, the key transaction documents, financing considerations, and closing mechanics.
Banking & Finance (UAE chapter), Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides
The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of banking and finance law across a variety of jurisdictions.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in United Arab Emirates.
Venture Capital (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
Historically venture capital has not played a large role in financing markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however this is changing rapidly. Venture capital and venture capital funds are increasingly becoming an integral part of the UAE’s corporate finance landscape. The importance of venture capital is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates, Practical Law Global Guide
This Q&A provides a high-level overview of the key matters to consider when doing business in the United Arab Emirates, including legal systems, foreign investment, business vehicles, environment, employment, competition, intellectual property, marketing agreements, e-commerce, advertising, data protection, product liability and regulatory authorities.