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He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalek\u0026rsquo;s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalek is recognized in both \u003cem\u003eChambers Global Guide\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLegal 500 EMEA\u003c/em\u003e. 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The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates.{{ FIELD }}Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital.{{ FIELD }}Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City.{{ FIELD }}Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes.{{ FIELD }}SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork.{{ FIELD }}Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024.{{ FIELD }}Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments.{{ FIELD }}A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation.{{ FIELD }}Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Development Work\nMuraba Properties LLC in connection with their ultra luxury Muraba Veil off-plan development in Dubai, including title structuring advice and preparation of bespoke off plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Dubai in connection with various hospitality projects in the UAE, including assistance in the drafting of the standard sale and purchase agreements, fractional ownership and rental guarantee documentation.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, in connection with the drafting of its standard sale and purchase agreements with sub-developers.{{ FIELD }}Property Funds and Listed Companies\nEmaar Development PJSC, the development arm of Emaar Group, in connection with its US$1.5 billion initial public offering of ordinary shares and listing on the DFM.{{ FIELD }}Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in connection with the real estate restructuring exercise required as part of the readiness phase of its US$ 851 million initial public offering.{{ FIELD }}Leasing and Management\nA Saudi family office in connection with the appointment of an international hotel operator for three hotels in Riyadh and Khobar.{{ FIELD }}A school operator in connection with a build-to-suit lease of a school in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}A Saudi institutional investor in connection with a built-to-suit transaction with a leading operator relating to an orthopedic healthcare facility in Jeddah.{{ FIELD }}A multinational bank in connection with the leasing of various assets comprising its portfolio in the GCC{{ FIELD }}Pacha Group in the negotiation of hospitality management services with Five Hotel.{{ FIELD }}A Real Estate Investment Company in connection with its proposed initial public offering of shares (primary offering) on ADX.{{ FIELD }}A private owner in connection with the lease of its hotel in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}Softbank in connection with its lease of offices in ICD Brookfield.{{ FIELD }}Dogus Group, in relation to the lease of various commercial and retail premises in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Distressed Assets and Special Situations\nHayfin Capital Management, a hedge fund, in connection with its financing of Imperial Avenue project in Downtown Dubai under development by Shapoorji Pallonji International Property Developers, the development arm of Shapoorji Pallonji.{{ FIELD }}Hospitality\nPalladium Group, as operator, in connection with the hotel and branded residences project known as The Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residences in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Malek Al Rifai is a real estate partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group based in the Dubai office. Malek has a diverse multidisciplinary practice focused on owners and operators in the real estate industry. He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.\nMalek’s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\nMalek is recognized in both Chambers Global Guide and Legal 500 EMEA. Clients describe him as a “standout lawyer” who “thinks outside the box” and is “business minded, very responsive and very knowledgeable”.\nMalek received his LLB from Saint Joseph University. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Bayes Business School (City, University of London).\nMalek is fluent in Arabic, English and French. Malek Al Rifai lawyer Partner \"Malek is particularly active on matters relating to mixed-use development projects...\" Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an outstanding professional with solid expertise in real estate.” Chambers Global 2026 “He combines a great deal of experience and knowledge with a highly commercial approach.”  Chambers Global 2026 “Malek Al Rifai is incredibly sharp and always a few steps ahead.” Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable. He has both the expertise and the experience.” Chambers Global 2026 Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Real Estate), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 “I am always dealing with Malek Al Rifai – he is very responsive and very knowledgeable, thinks outside of the box, can co-ordinate the team and always comes up with an answer or solution”  Chambers Global 2023 “Malek Al Rifai is an absolute force in real estate, he is very smart and responsive. He is always aware of the larger commercial picture and focused on solutions to difficult issues. There is never a moment of doubt in Malek’s ability to provide a superior work product” Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Malek Al Rifai is an exceptionally skilled lawyer. He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help\" Chambers Global 2025 \"Impressive, consistently providing clear and practical advice with a sharp focus on detail\". Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Recommended Lawyer – Real Estate, United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Up and Coming Partner Chambers Global 2023, 2024, 2025 Bayes Business School, City University of London  Faculty of Law, Saint Joseph University  Beirut Beirut Bar Association, 2008 Real Estate Private Credit\nAdvised Cerberus in connection with a USD loan made to a UAE property developer secured against receivables from completed projects. Nomura Singapore Limited, as lead arranger and lender, together with TOR Asia Credit Opportunity Master Fund III LP, as co-lender, in connection with the development financing of an ultra-luxury residential development and beach resort in Dubai. The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates. Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital. Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City. Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes. SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork. Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024. Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi. Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments. A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation. Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC. Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement. 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Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund on the development of a suite of bespoke template construction contracts for use in Saudi Arabia on various mega and gigaprojects.{{ FIELD }}A consortium of contractors on the procurement and delivery of works, services and materials for the design and construction of mined tunnels, systems and stations of the City Rail Link project in Auckland, New Zealand, currently New Zealand’s largest rail infrastructure project.{{ FIELD }}The New Zealand Ministry of Health (Te Whatu Ora) in relation to the construction of a new hospital in Dunedin, Otago.{{ FIELD }}A publicly listed New Zealand client on the construction of a data centre.{{ FIELD }}Sanford Limited on the construction of a flagship building in the Wynyard Quarter, Auckland and the construction of a processing facility in Blenheim, New Zealand.{{ FIELD }}The New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a panel agreement for the delivery of temporary accommodation for victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.{{ FIELD }}The Wellington Company Limited on the construction and sell down of three residential housing developments in Wellington, New Zealand.{{ FIELD }}New Zealand electricity and telecommunications operators on the management of their infrastructure portfolios, tenure of infrastructure and legislative obligations.{{ FIELD }}Value Partners Group on the purchase of several mixed-use residential/commercial buildings in Wellington, New Zealand.{{ FIELD }}Sam is a Senior Associate based in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Abu Dhabi office. He advises gigaproject developers, sponsors and government entities on the procurement, development, financing and operation of energy and utilities infrastructure projects (rail, solar, wind, ICE, BESS, desalination, water treatment and district cooling) and gigaproject construction.\nSam also has experience in the management of claims and disputes that arise under construction contracts.\nSam joined King \u0026amp; Spalding in 2023 from a specialist construction practice in New Zealand, where he gained experience advising a range of public and private sector clients on front-end construction, real property and general commercial issues arising on infrastructure, utilities and commercial property projects. Senior Associate University of Otago, New Zealand  University of Otago, New Zealand  High Court of New Zealand Advising:\nA Saudi gigaproject developer on all aspects of the procurement and construction of a proposed futuristic city in Saudi Arabia's north-western region, including the procurement of strategic quantities of key materials for use in its construction projects (ongoing). A Saudi gigaproject developer on the development, financing and construction of a winter sports venue in north-western Saudi Arabia to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games (ongoing). A consortium on its bid for the Amaala Multi multi-utilities project PPP In Saudi Arabia. The sponsors in relation to their bid to design, finance, build and operate a 72,500RT District Cooling Plant in Diriyah Gate, Riyadh. A leading Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund on the development of a suite of bespoke template construction contracts for use in Saudi Arabia on various mega and gigaprojects. A consortium of contractors on the procurement and delivery of works, services and materials for the design and construction of mined tunnels, systems and stations of the City Rail Link project in Auckland, New Zealand, currently New Zealand’s largest rail infrastructure project. The New Zealand Ministry of Health (Te Whatu Ora) in relation to the construction of a new hospital in Dunedin, Otago. A publicly listed New Zealand client on the construction of a data centre. Sanford Limited on the construction of a flagship building in the Wynyard Quarter, Auckland and the construction of a processing facility in Blenheim, New Zealand. The New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a panel agreement for the delivery of temporary accommodation for victims of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Wellington Company Limited on the construction and sell down of three residential housing developments in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand electricity and telecommunications operators on the management of their infrastructure portfolios, tenure of infrastructure and legislative obligations. Value Partners Group on the purchase of several mixed-use residential/commercial buildings in Wellington, New Zealand.","searchable_name":"Sam Anastasiou","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"match_score_text":"1.0","total_score":0,"last_name":"al ali","first_name":"amani","middle_name":" ","nick_name":"amani","id":443974,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6900,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAmani is a Senior Associate in our Riyadh office. 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Having studied and been admitted to the UK Bar in 2016, she has since focused her practice in Saudi Arabia in a broad range of specialty areas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmani\u0026rsquo;s practise areas include commercial law, construction, dispute resolution, litigation, and international arbitration, with a particular emphasis on nuclear energy. Amani has substantial experience in international commercial arbitrations, especially concerning high-value construction disputes and complex energy projects.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her arbitration work, Amani has advised on numerous construction claims related to major giga projects in Saudi Arabia. Amani is well-versed in a wide range of standard form and bespoke contracts used across diverse construction projects, including FIDIC contracts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to working in Saudi Arabia, Amani practiced as a self-employed Barrister in the United Kingdom. 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a Saudi Government transport company on terms and conditions for public transport.{{ FIELD }}Amani is a Senior Associate in our Riyadh office. Having studied and been admitted to the UK Bar in 2016, she has since focused her practice in Saudi Arabia in a broad range of specialty areas.\nAmani’s practise areas include commercial law, construction, dispute resolution, litigation, and international arbitration, with a particular emphasis on nuclear energy. Amani has substantial experience in international commercial arbitrations, especially concerning high-value construction disputes and complex energy projects.\nIn addition to her arbitration work, Amani has advised on numerous construction claims related to major giga projects in Saudi Arabia. Amani is well-versed in a wide range of standard form and bespoke contracts used across diverse construction projects, including FIDIC contracts.\nPrior to working in Saudi Arabia, Amani practiced as a self-employed Barrister in the United Kingdom. She gained extensive experience representing clients in court, drafting legal documents, negotiating, providing legal advice, conducting research, and preparing legal opinions. Senior Associate University of East London  City University London City Law School England and Wales Member of the UK Bar Council Member of the Inner Temple Disputes\nAdvised a Saudi Government transport company regarding a $1.6 billion claim from a contractor. Advised a Saudi Government owned company for a large-scale project involving a SAR 100 million claim by a contractor.  Advised a Saudi electricity company on dispute resolution procedures.  Advised in an arbitration matter at the SCCA concerning a SAR 7,632,011.39 dispute between two contractors.  Nuclear matters\nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company regarding nuclear matters and how to maximise the benefits for Saudi Arabia. Procurement \nAdvised a Saudi government-owned energy development company on various contracts, including fit-out, IT tendering support, IT fit-out, recruitment, branding, fundamental training, branding, and recruitment and augmentation. Franchise and Distribution \nAdvised a prominent poultry company regarding compliance with competition law including Economic Concentration.  Advised Aljomaih on its franchise arrangements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Internation disputes\nAdvised a Swiss company on issues of Saudi law in respect of unpaid invoices of $10,402,652 and gifting jewels, precious stones and diamonds under Saudi law.   Advised a Saudi Minister on the restoration of a company in the British Virgin Islands.  Insurance claims\nAdvised a Saudi Arabian company focused on environmental preservation and sustainability on an insurance claim worth SAR 350 million. E-commerce\nAdvised an E-Commerce company in Saudi Arabia on the sale of goods and the implementation of the Civil Transactions Law. Regulatory\nAdvised a Saudi Government transport company on terms and conditions for public transport.","searchable_name":"Amani Al Ali","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":34,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"match_score_text":"1.0","total_score":0,"last_name":"aldawsari","first_name":"saud","middle_name":"abdullah","nick_name":"saud","id":444370,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":4141,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eSaud Aldawsari is a senior\u0026nbsp;associate with King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Corporate, Finance and Investments practice in Riyadh. 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Saud advises on corporate matters and various aspects of international trade law.  Saud focuses on corporate restructurings, cross-border acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, government administrative procedures, privatizations and general corporate matters in Saudi Arabia.\nHis practice also includes advising clients on trade remedy proceedings, including antidumping and countervailing duty matters, international trade litigation, and market access, and regulatory compliance, with special focus on the Middle East. \nSaud holds an LL.M. from Georgetown Law Center in International Business and Economic Law and a J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law. During his graduate studies, Saud trained at the American Society of International Law and with law firms in London and Washington, D.C.\nSaud obtained his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from McGill University in Montréal, Canada. 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