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Fiona White

General Counsel ALDAR Development | Legal 500 GC Powerlist
12.4 yrs experienceLaw Practice
Apr 2023

The move

MoveALDAR Properties PJSC ALDAR
TitleAssociate Director - Legal Counsel Director - Legal Counsel
LocationAbu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE12.4
Total experience12.4 years
ALDAR headcount10,001+ employees
ALDAR industryReal Estate
ALDAR HQAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
ALDAR typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Director - Legal CounselApr 2023 — Present
    ALDAR· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Associate Director - Legal CounselJan 2021 — Apr 2023
    ALDAR Properties PJSC· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Senior Legal CounselApr 2019 — Jan 2021
    ALDAR Properties PJSC· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  4. Legal CounselJun 2016 — Mar 2019
    ALDAR Properties PJSC· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  5. General CounselFeb 2016 — May 2016
    Enshaa PSC· Dubai
  6. Assistant General CounselOct 2013 — Jan 2016
    Enshaa PSC· Dubai

Education

Languages

  • Chinese

Top skills

Due DiligenceCommercial Real EstateContract LawCorporate GovernanceContract ManagementInvestments

About

Accomplished, dynamic and forward-thinking Australian qualified Legal Director with 18 years’ international experience in the premium real estate sector, including 5 years in executive leadership, specialising in strata structuring and management, development, joint ventures, brands and hospitality. Proficient at building and leading high-performing legal teams, championing innovative strategies, and driving operational excellence, recognised for influencing executive decision-making, mentoring and inspiring colleagues, and fostering a high-integrity and collaborative culture. A key advisor on many complex, high-value projects, and is passionate about achieving positive outcomes. Extensive experience advising on mixed-use developments and negotiating complex legal agreements for large-

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