Senior Associate

Mai Marshad

Languages

English
Arabic

Mai is a senior associate in the Real Estate team in Dubai. She is qualified in England and Wales and the Kingdom of Bahrain and works with various regional and international clients on real estate, corporate, commercial and employment matters. Prior to joining CMS, Mai has worked in an international law firm in Dubai and regional law firm in Bahrain advising on multiple matters across the UAE, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mai is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Relevant experience

Aldar Properties PJSC in the acquisition of Nurai Island Hotel and Resort, Abu Dhabi, together with Development Islands.
Aldar Investments on their acquisition of a majority interest in Abu Dhabi Business Hub valued at over AED500m.
e& (Etisalat) Group on the real estate aspect of the restructuring and carve out of their enterprise digital division.
Aldar Properties on their joint venture with Dubai Holding for the development of three new residential communities in Dubai.
Snap with lease negotiations in English and Arabic in relation to offices in UAE and KSA.
Alpla Holding GmBH on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of a UAE based entity including the transfer of an industrial interest in a Musataha valued at AED 170 million.
A major professional service provider in relation to its lease renewal in the UAE.
Tesla in the growth of its Middle East presence with expansion into Abu Dhabi, and providing general support in real estate matters.
Jefferies in its expansion into the DIFC including drafting, negotiating and finalising agreement for lease, lease and licence agreements.
A retail brand with lease negotiations for stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Leading a rent settlement dispute for a residential property including attending mediation meetings and negotiating settlements.
Aldar Properties PJSC with the sale of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa.
Sweid & Sweid on purchase of a plot of land for development in Dubai including reviewing and drafting leases and operation agreements.
A high net worth individual in respect of the sale, transfer and settlement of multiple units in the UAE.
Aldar Properties PJSC on numerous development projects in Abu Dhabi.
A high net worth individual with the purchase of 20 units off plan and registering the same with Oqoodi.
Numerous international companies based in the UAE and high net worth individuals on landlord and tenant laws in the UAE.
Due diligence on numerous real estate assets including leases, development agreements, share purchase agreements, operational agreements, and management agreements.

Education

2014 - LLM LPC, The University of Law, Bloomsbury.
2013 - BA, Law and Business Adminstration, University of Kent.

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Insights

Global Reach