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.
More About UsAfridi & 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.
This Practice Note discusses the process of purchasing and selling improved commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. This Note addresses the key steps in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, including retaining a broker/agent, entering into preliminary agreements, conducting property due diligence, the key transaction…
Introduction Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East have brought renewed scrutiny to force majeure in UAE real estate transactions. While the UAE market remains resilient, indirect impacts, such as supply chain disruption, airspace restrictions, regulatory responses, and financing constraints, continue to affect performance across development, leasing, and investment structures. Importantly, force majeure…
The recent escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, Iran and several Gulf States has increased security risks across key transport and energy routes in the region. Reports of attacks on commercial shipping, rising war-risk insurance premiums, and the potential disruption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz have already begun affecting maritime and…
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.
Introduction The Civil Transactions Act, commonly referred to as the Civil Code, is arguably the single most important piece of civil legislation in the UAE. While there are extensive laws regulating specific subject matter such as labour relations, real estate and leasing, companies, banking, and other commercial activities, the fundamental principles which form part…
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…