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Jerry Parks

Jerry Parks

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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.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Real estate & construction
Private client
Disputes & investigations
Corporate/M&A & capital markets
Venture capital
Private investment & family owned businesses
Real estate disputes
Structured real estate
International arbitration
M&A

Sectors

Hotels, hospitality & leisure
Private wealth
Real estate
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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
2000 - 2007 Partner at Key & Dixon, Dubai
1998 - 2000 Associate, Key & Dixon, Dubai
1991 - 1998 Associate, Nabarro, London
1991 Admitted as solicitor, England & Wales
1989 Law Society Final Examinations
1988 LLB, University of Manchester

Career

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
2000 - 2007 Partner at Key & Dixon, Dubai
1998 - 2000 Associate, Key & Dixon, Dubai
1991 - 1998 Associate, Nabarro, London

Education

1991 Admitted as solicitor, England & Wales
1989 Law Society Final Examinations
1988 LLB, University of Manchester

Memberships & Associations

British Business Group

Additional languages

English

Awards

Spear's 500 2025

Featured

Recommended 2025 property lawyer

Spear’s 2023 Property Advisers Index

Top Recommended Property Lawyers for high-net-worth individuals.

Chambers Global 2023

Leading individual: “Strengths -Jerry Parks provides a fantastic service and excellent advice and is a joy to work with."

Asian Legal Business 2022

MENA Super 50 Lawyers

Leading individual: "He has considerable experience working with a highly diverse client base."

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.

Jerry Parks

Developer / Owner

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

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Developers

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

Jerry Parks

Resort Developers

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

Jerry Parks

High net worth individuals

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

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Arbitrations

Representing clients in multiple Dubai International Arbitration Centre arbitrations.

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