Alex Woodfield

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Alex is a solicitor and former senior partner in a number of City and international law firms.  He specialises in corporate finance.  He has acted for mainly for ultra high net worths and sovereign funds in a wide variety of engagements such as IPOs, M&A, international trade, financial services, private asset acquisition, structuring and protection,  finance, real estate and private client as lead partner and effectively GC to many.  He has worked in and with clients from Russia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Greece, China, Uzbekistan, UAE, mainland Europe and most offshore jurisdictions.

Alex is now moving his focus to the UAE and has recently signed up with Davidson & Co Legal, a boutique legal consultancy in Dubai from January this year.

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  • The UAE Property Market in Uncertain Times: Legal Safeguards for Developers, Landlords & Buyers
    Market sentiment in the UAE property sector reacts quickly to global instability, even when underlying fundamentals remain stable. As a result, narratives around geopolitical risk and construction uncertainty often influence buyer behaviour, developer timelines, and landlord tenant expectations. In this context, legal clarity becomes more valuable than market perception. This […]
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  • The 2026 UAE Compliance Reset: The New Rules Every Company Must Act On Immediately
    The UAE’s regulatory environment has entered a decisive phase in 2026, with stricter enforcement across anti-money laundering (AML), corporate governance, reporting obligations, and digital safety. This development reflects an intensified regulatory and enforcement environment rather than a single legislative overhaul. It reflects a broader shift toward transparency, accountability, and international […]
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