Jerry Parks - Taylor Wessing

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Spear's 500 2025

Recommended 2025 property lawyer

Jerry is Head of the Real Estate team in Dubai.

His corporate and real estate clients describe him as a highly experienced advisor with an excellent reputation in the region.

Jerry has practised in Dubai since 1997. He acts for a variety of real estate industry players including developers, investors, brokers and finance companies. Jerry advises his clients on real estate sales and acquisitions, portfolio restructures, contractual disputes and hospitality. He has particular expertise in high end residential acquisitions and disposals, acting for high and ultra-net worth clients from around the world.

Jerry is well known for his work not only with high net worth investors but also with high profile clients from the worlds of business, sport and entertainment.

Outside law, he is a keen padel tennis player, golfer, racquetball player, stand up paddle boarder and also finds the time to play guitar in local band The Tap Room Monkeys.

CV

Since 2020 Partner and Head of Real Estate, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

2018 - 2020 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

2007 - 2018 Partner and Head of Real Estate, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

Karriere

Since 2020 Partner and Head of Real Estate, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

2018 - 2020 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

2007 - 2018 Partner and Head of Real Estate, Taylor Wessing, Middle East

Ausbildung

1991 Admitted as solicitor, England & Wales

1989 Law Society Final Examinations

1988 LLB, University of Manchester

Mitgliedschaften

British Business Group

Fremdsprachen

Awards

Spear's 500 2025

Featured

Spear’s 2023 Property Advisers Index

Chambers Global 2023

Asian Legal Business 2022

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Experience

Leading British real estate brokers in the UAE

Advising the founder of PH Real Estate, Dubai on the disposal of his 50% stake in the business to new international owners.

Developers

Advising on developments in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Marina, The World, and Palm Jumeirah.

Developer / Owner

Advising on the development of one of the first hotels in Dubai World Central.

Resort Developers

Advising on the development of resorts in The World island development, offshore Dubai.

High net worth individuals

Advising on the acquisition, structuring and disposal of real estate portfolios in Dubai, including on issues of inheritance and succession.

Arbitrations

Representing clients in multiple Dubai International Arbitration Centre arbitrations.

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Immobilienrecht

Dubai real estate - mitigating liability for UAE corporation tax

10. Oktober 2023

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Private Wealth

Elaine Dobson and Jerry Parks recognised as Best Property Lawyers

15. März 2023

von Elaine Dobson und Jerry Parks

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Dubai

Everything you need to know about the specialised inheritance court in Dubai

18. Januar 2023

von Jerry Parks

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