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About Us

Afridi & Angell is a leading, full-service business law firm in the United Arab Emirates (the 'UAE'). The firm, which was one of the first in the UAE market, founded in 1975 and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Over its 50-year history, Afridi & Angell brought an innovative approach to the legal industry by delivering services grounded in a passion for law, entrepreneurial vision, legal ingenuity and a culture of excellence. The firm quickly developed a reputation for dynamic client service, business acumen and legal expertise.

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Afridi & Angell is a leading, full-service business law firm in the United Arab Emirates (the 'UAE'). The firm, which was one of the first in the UAE market, founded in 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Knowledge

Foreign Investment Review (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides a view of local insights, including into law, policy and relevant authorities; procedure, including thresholds and timelines; substantive assessment, including interagency and international consultation, remedies and rights of challenge and appeal; relevant recent case law; and other recent trends.   Other jurisdictions covered by the…

Real Estate (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This globally relevant Q&A of Lexology, Panoramic, focuses on key questions centered around Real Estate in the United Arab Emirates. Some topics covered include; foreign owners and tenants, legal liability, planning and land use, investment entities, financing and much more.

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Responsibilities and Code of Ethics for Real Estate Brokers in Dubai

Dubai’s property market continues to grow at record pace, attracting buyers from around the world. With this growth comes closer scrutiny of real estate brokers, who play a key role in keeping the market transparent, trustworthy, and compliant with regulations.   Why Broker Regulations Matter Dubai strictly regulates real estate brokerage to protect investors and…

Amendments to the UAE Federal Companies Law – Key Changes

The UAE recently introduced Federal Decree-Law 20 of 2025 (the CCL Amendment) amending several provisions of Federal Decree-Law 32 of 2021 regarding commercial companies (the Companies Law). Certain key provisions of the Companies Law have been amended in order to: give clarity on its scope; introduce common law principles and rules surrounding non-profit companies, as…

Mergers & Acquisitions (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Danielle Lobo (partner), Abdus Samad (partner) and Alexander Grant (associate), and provides a practical overview of global M&A activity and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing M&A transactions in major jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on recent developments and trends, it examines key issues, including…

New Anti-Money Laundering Law – Federal Decree-Law 10 of 2025

Introduction   The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted Federal Decree-Law 10 of 2025 Regarding Combating Money Laundering Crimes, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and the Financing of Arms Proliferation (the New AML Law), replacing the 2018 legislation and further strengthening the UAE’s alignment with international financial crime standards. The framework introduces expanded definitions, new…

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