Louisa Lynch, co-chair of the firm’s Middle East and European Hospitality Group, advises clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar on all aspects of the real estate and hospitality sector. Louisa has spent over 17 years advising clients in the Middle East and her experience spans the entire lifecycle of real assets, including structuring, financing, development, management, acquisitions, and disposals.
Louisa has deep experience in complex real estate transactions in the Middle East, including build-to-suit developments, acquisitions and disposals of high value mixed-use assets, real estate focused joint ventures, and real estate financings and restructurings. In the hospitality sector, Louisa also has significant experience advising both owners and operators internationally on the negotiation of hotel management arrangements and the licensing and selling of branded residences.
Additionally, Louisa works with regulatory authorities on drafting and implementing real property regulations. She provides guidance on regeneration projects and cultural development initiatives, helping clients navigate the legal complexities of transforming existing spaces into new commercial and cultural hubs.
Concentrations
•Real estate development and joint ventures
•Real estate management, acquisitions and disposals
•Hospitality management, licensing and franchising agreements
•Hospitality branded residential and mixed-use
•Real estate focused advisory, planning and regulatory matters
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Chambers Global Guide, Real Estate, 2026