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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 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.

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Legal Inclusivity in the UAE: Examining Abu Dhabi’s Civil Marriage Law and Jurisdictional Evolution

The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), known for its openness and diversity, is home to a population that includes a wide range of nationalities and cultures. In recognition of this demographic reality, the UAE has shown a clear commitment to ensuring that its legal framework reflects inclusivity and safeguards the rights of all residents, regardless of…

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New Law Regulating Construction Industry: Six Key Takeaways for Contractors in Dubai

On 8 July 2025, the Ruler of Dubai, HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Law No. 7 of 2025, regulating contracting activities in the Emirate of Dubai (the Law). The construction sector is a key component of Dubai’s economy, and the Law aims to regularise and promote the contracting industry by adopting globally accepted…

Restructuring (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides insights into the prevailing conditions in the global restructuring market. It examines the most significant recent legal and commercial developments and provides an overview of the restructuring and insolvency legal framework in each jurisdiction.

DIFC Courts awards rare ‘additional damages’ for the loss suffered due to the defendant’s failure to pay

The DIFC Court, in an immediate judgment issued on 11 July 2025 by Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke in 7Ci Technologies V Liberty Steel Group Holdings EMEA Ltd [2025] DIFC CFI 003, granted the claimant ‘additional damages’ for non-payment, in addition to statutory interest on the basis that the foreseeability standard was met, and that the…

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UAE Increases Regulation of Influencers and Finfluencers: New Rules for Violations and Penalties of Media Content

The influencer and digital content creation industry has witnessed significant growth in the UAE, prompting the introduction of new regulations by UAE authorities. A key piece of legislation in this space is the Media Law (Federal Decree-Law 55/2023), which came into force on 1 December 2023, and its implementing regulations (Cabinet Resolution 68 of 2024),…

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Building a Mediation Culture in the UAE: Key Legal Reforms

The UAE continued its efforts to promote mediation as a form of dispute resolution through Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2025, which regulates the establishment of private mediation centres and branches of foreign mediation institutions in the UAE. This follows the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023, the UAE’s first standalone legislation…

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