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01/10/2024
CMS strengthens real estate team with new partner focused on Middle East
CMS is pleased to announce that Austin Judson is joining its real estate practice as a partner. Initially based in the firm’s Manchester office, Austin will relocate to Riyadh in early 2025 to strengthen...
07/02/2023
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its strategic partnership with Dubai Holding...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three new residential communities in Dubai consisting of over 9,000 residential...
14/12/2022
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its partnership with Nobu Hospitality in...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience...
23/05/2022
CMS advises on launch of Aldar Logistics
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Investment, the investment business of Aldar Properties PJSC, on its acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Abu Dhabi Business Hub, valued at more than AED...
21/01/2021
CMS advises Aldar Properties on sale of Abu Dhabi Golf Complex
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC on the sale of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, including the Westin Hotel and the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, to a private investor for...
01/05/2017
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang complete groundbreaking merger
London, 1 May. CMS UK, Nabarro and Olswang today announce the completion of their transformational merger, creating the 6th largest law firm globally by headcount. Trading as CMS, and with 70 offices...
08/11/2016
CMS appoints new Legal Director for Real Estate in Dubai
CMS Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Smith as a Legal Director in its Real Estate team. Geoff joins CMS from Afridi & Angell, where he spent four years as a Senior Associate advising...
07/03/2016
CMS builds Islamic Finance Practice with new partner appointment
CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Shakeel Adli as a partner to the firm’s Banking and Finance practice. He joins from Norton Rose Fulbright. Shakeel will be based in the Dubai office and...