Farida spearheads the firm’s UAE regulatory practice with a particular focus on urban planning and zoning, a unique area of expertise within the Middle East region. Farida has a track record of advising both public and private sector entities engaged in complex development proposals. She has advised several government entities and free zone authorities in the region on governance, spatial planning, environment, and regulatory matters relevant to the built environment, this includes drafting laws, regulations and policies. In Saudi Arabia, she has advised on a new urban planning regime, greening regulations, real estate regulations and highway code, all of which are pivotal initiatives aligned with the objectives of Vision 2030 and the country’s National Transformation Programme.