Andrew Thomson

Andrew Thomson is a Partner and Head of the Real Estate practice at Al Tamimi & Company, based in the Dubai International Financial Centre. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law, with more than 17 years of experience in the real estate sector.

Andrew has spent the majority of his career living and working in the Middle East, acting for both local and international real estate clients. As one of the region's most prominent real estate lawyers, he represents clients across all major jurisdictions in the Middle East.

He advises investors, funds, financial institutions and developers in sectors including retail, data, education, logistics and residential. Andrew's clients include some of the most prominent real estate funds, family offices and international real estate corporates operating in the Middle East. He has a particular interest in working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In addition, Andrew advises on Shari'a compliant finance relating to real estate.

He is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories. He holds an LLB Law (Hons) from the University of Glasgow and was admitted as a Solicitor in Scotland in 2003. He speaks English.