Counsel for the Holy Cities

Independent counsel on strategy, asset selection and portfolio construction across Makkah and Madinah. Grounded in proprietary research and direct market knowledge.

• Investment strategy and market entry planning
• Asset identification and opportunity assessment
• Independent due diligence and valuation review
• Shariah-compliant financing and structuring guidance
• ESG strategy and sustainable investment frameworks
• Portfolio review and repositioning

Full transaction management for buyers and vendors across residential, retail and hospitality assets. Extensive off-market access through our network in both Holy Cities.

• Off-market sourcing and opportunity origination
• Residential consultancy for private and institutional buyers
• Retail, hospitality and leisure advisory
• Negotiation, heads of terms and contract coordination
• Legal, regulatory and notarial process management
• Vendor-side advisory and disposal strategy

Support across the full development lifecycle, from site appraisal through to delivery. Technical rigour informed by deep knowledge of the Makkah and Madinah markets.

• Site appraisal and highest-and-best-use analysis
• Development brief preparation and concept review
• Programme management and delivery oversight
• Design management and professional team coordination
• Fit-out management for commercial and hospitality schemes
• Cost management and value engineering

Active management of income-producing assets to deliver performance and preserve capital value. Strong process disciplines applied to every property we manage.

• Asset management strategy and performance monitoring
• Day-to-day property management and occupier relations
• Lease management, renewals and rent reviews
• Maintenance planning and service charge management
• Regulatory compliance oversight
• Investor reporting and portfolio communications

Independent technical assessment giving clients a clear picture of condition, risk and liability before commitment. Operating to the standards of UK institutional practice.

• Technical due diligence and building surveys
• Condition assessments and defect analysis
• Dilapidations advice and negotiation
• Reinstatement cost assessments
• Procurement and contract administration
• Party wall and neighbourly matters

A trusted real estate partner for GCC family offices and high-net-worth individuals. Confidential, long-term advisory across portfolio strategy, acquisition and cross-border structuring.

• Confidential portfolio review and strategy
• Succession and estate planning support
• Cross-border structuring between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
• Ongoing asset management oversight
• Introductions to trusted legal and financial advisors

Proprietary research on the Makkah and Madinah markets for clients who require an evidence-based foundation for capital allocation decisions.

• Quarterly market reports and trend analysis
• Bespoke research commissions
• Regulatory and policy monitoring
• Comparable transaction analysis
• Demand and supply modelling

Support for international investors seeking exposure to the Holy Cities. Market orientation, regulatory briefing, relationship development and ongoing in-market representation.

• Investor roadshows and market orientation programmes
• Regulatory and cultural briefings
• Relationship management with local authorities and stakeholders
• Ongoing liaison and in-market representation
• Capital introduction and co-investment facilitation