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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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Deportation in the UAE: General overview and the impact of Dubai Resolution No. (1) of 2025

Deportation refers to the formal removal of an individual or group from a state’s sovereign territory by order of the competent authorities. While definitions may vary by jurisdiction, deportation generally serves as a state mechanism to protect public welfare, safety, or national interests. The term “deportee” typically refers to a person who has been subjected…

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Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025: Expanding Free Zone Opportunities

The Dubai Government has introduced Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025 (Resolution), marking a significant advancement aimed at enhancing economic growth and offering greater business flexibility for Dubai free zone entities (Entities). The Resolution offers new opportunities for Entities to operate in mainland Dubai subject to meeting certain regulatory requirements.   Scope of…

Joint Venture Agreements in Real Estate Development Projects

Dubai’s development market is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing real estate markets in the world, with consistent demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.   Developers frequently use Joint Venture (JV) agreements to collaborate on large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, allowing them to share both the risks and rewards of large-scale…

Ministerial Decision on Registration of Branches and Representative Offices of Foreign Companies

On 30 July 2024, the UAE Ministry of Economy (Ministry) issued Ministerial Resolution No 138 of 2024 on the Controls and Procedures for Registering Branches and Representative Offices of Foreign Companies (the Decision). The Decision abrogated and replaced the earlier Ministerial Resolution No 377 of 2010.   The Decision provides detailed process and guidelines on…

Venture Capital (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

Historically venture capital has not played a large role in financing markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however this is changing rapidly. Venture capital and venture capital funds are increasingly becoming an integral part of the UAE’s corporate finance landscape. The importance of venture capital is expected to continue to grow in the coming…

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Why Dubai is attracting UK high net worth individuals and businesses

Effective 6 April 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) is set to implement significant changes to its non-domiciled (non-dom) tax status, transitioning from a domicile-based to a residence-based taxation system. This will result in all UK residents being taxed on their worldwide income and gains, eliminating the previous remittance basis that allowed non-doms to pay UK…

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