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Edward Foster

Managing Associate, Transactional Real Estate
UAE

Expertise

Ed is a Solicitor qualified in the Courts of England and Wales.

He is a Managing Associate in our Dubai Transactional Real Estate team, boasting extensive experience from his work with pension funds, Real Estate Investment Funds, institutional landlords, tenants, and private companies. He has vast experience in handling a wide array of real estate dealings such as acquisitions, disposals, development and asset management within, the office, retail, hospitality and hotel sectors.

Since joining Addleshaw Goddard’s Dubai office, Ed has advised on a wide range of real estate transactions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. His collaborative approach and industry knowledge make him an invaluable asset to our team and clients.

Experience

Ed’s experience include advising:

on Hotel and Residence Management Agreements for luxury operators on behalf of prominent Abu Dhabi landowner and developer.
on the real estate aspect on the purchase of a dual-tower hotel in Riyadh from a Capital Markets Authority Fund, including negotiations with the hotel operator.
on the acquisition of multiple school sites and businesses for a leading school operator across the Middle East.
on a high-end beauty PLC's entry into the Dubai market through the acquisition of new leasehold premises.
on the development agreement for a major freezone and logistics park, aligning with regional regulatory frameworks on the border between UAE and Oman.
on several Build to Suit Agreement for school projects, ensuring there is alignment with the client's future requirements and their existing portfolio.
on the asset management of a significant London office building for an institutional insurance investment client, managing office, hospitality, and retail lettings.
on the real estate aspects of rail depot infrastructure project for an asset financier in London, advising on deal structure for a long term leasehold acquisition and development.
a prominent FTSE 100 sports retailer on their leasehold and freehold acquisitions, and helping to guide on the strategic restructuring of their property portfolio to ensure alignment with market trends.
a central London university on the expansion of their existing campus including the acquisition of a large existing Georgian building, including the complex advise regarding access to the property and major works to the existing interior.
a high end restaurant chain on their property portfolio within the UK including the acquisition of new restaurants and hospitality sites within London often involving major works.
on a confidential review of property portfolio assets worth over £1 billion for a retailer facing administration, establishing ownership under extreme time pressure, with direct contact with at-risk shareholders

Education

BPP Law School – LPC 2010
Leeds Metropolitan University – GDL 2009

Edward Foster

4 Dec 24

Addleshaw Goddard advises Generali Real Estate on the lease to the Radisson hotel group of a property of more than 8,000 square metres in the centre of Madrid