Clyde & Co advises Regal on landmark £500m investment by Arada

The acquisition marks Arada’s entry into the London residential market

London, 22 September 2025 – Global law firm Clyde & Co has advised Regal, a London-based residential-led developer, on the corporate acquisition of a majority stake by Arada, a Dubai-based developer owned by members of the Saudi and Sharjah royal families. This transaction marks Arada’s first move into the UK residential market and represents a significant milestone for both companies.

The deal involved a multidisciplinary Clyde & Co team advising Regal as seller. The Regal group operates as an integrated developer and contractor and the transaction involved diligence over multiple companies and properties, with many joint ventures and funding sources. Clyde & Co has advised Regal for over ten years.

The Clyde & Co team working on this transaction was led by partners Simon Vere Nicoll (corporate) and Annabelle Redman (real estate), supported by Will Cooper (construction), Chris Leadbetter (construction), Malcolm Frost (tax), and lead corporate associates Richard Turner and Sarah Ridley.

Annabelle Redman, partner at Clyde & Co, comments: “This transaction highlights the resilience and dynamism of the London residential market, despite ongoing challenges such as planning delays, increased regulation, cost inflation and stagnant prices. The investment will provide a sizeable cash injection, enabling Regal to triple its pipeline to 30,000 flats and houses over the next three years, delivering much-needed new homes for London.

“The deal is particularly significant as it marks Arada’s entry into the UK market and demonstrates continued international confidence in London real estate.” 

The transaction’s complexity, involving multiple jurisdictions and a large portfolio of assets, highlights Clyde & Co’s expertise in advising on high-value, cross-border corporate and real estate transactions.