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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 celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2020.

Over its 45-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, one of the longest established in the UAE, was founded in 1975 and celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2020.

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Lending and taking security in the United Arab Emirates: Overview

This Q&A gives a high level overview of the lending market, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, guarantees, and loan agreements.   It covers creation and registration requirements for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring the priority of debt;…

Arbitration Procedures and Practice in the UAE: Overview, Practical Law Global Guide

A Q&A guide to arbitration law and practice in the United Arab Emirates.   The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning arbitration in this jurisdiction, including any mandatory provisions and default rules applicable under local law, confidentiality, local courts’ willingness to assist arbitration, enforcement of awards and the…

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The new DIFC prescribed company regulations

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2024 (the 2024 Regulations), replacing the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2019 (as amended in 2020 and 2022) (together the Former Regulations). The 2024 Regulations came into effect on 15 July 2024 and expand the range of applicants eligible to incorporate a so…

Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates, Practical Law Global Guide

This Q&A provides a high-level overview of the key matters to consider when doing business in the United Arab Emirates, including legal systems, foreign investment, business vehicles, environment, employment, competition, intellectual property, marketing agreements, e-commerce, advertising, data protection, product liability and regulatory authorities.

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Amendments to the Labour Law – employers, en garde!

On 29 July 2024, the UAE enacted Federal Decree Law 9 of 2024 (the Amendment) introducing some significant changes to Federal Decree Law 33 of 2021 (the Labour Law), UAE’s principal legislation on employment. The Amendment replaces Article 54 of the Labour Law pertaining to individual labour disputes, and, Article 60 of the same law…

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.

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