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.
Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, the UAE’s New Civil Code, came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing Federal Decree-Law 5 of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law (the Old Code). This article forms part of a series examining the changes introduced by the New Code, and highlights some significant…
In July 2026, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism (the Ministry) published its Guidelines on Relevant Market Definition (the Guidelines), issued within the framework of Federal Decree-Law 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (Federal Competition Law 2023), its Executive Regulations and the decisions issued in implementation thereof. The Guidelines do not…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued Consultation Paper 173 (the Consultation Paper), proposing a review of its collective investment fund framework. The proposed changes would replace the current private fund classification framework with a more flexible, disclosure-led model accommodating multi-strategy and hybrid funds. The Consultation Paper will be of particular interest to…
Federal Decree-Law 25/2025 Issuing the Civil Transactions Law (the New Code) came into force on 1 June 2026. It replaced Federal Law 5/1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law (the Old Code). This inBrief forms part of a series examining the changes introduced by the New Code, and deals with the provisions…
This multi-jurisdictional guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Abdus Samad (partner) and Luca Rayes Palacín (associate), and provides a comprehensive guidance to fintech laws and regulations around the world. The guide covers 35 jurisdictions including the UAE.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Cabinet has now issued Cabinet Decision 105 of 2026 (the Cabinet Decision) On Fees Prescribed for the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law 36 of 2023 Regulating Competition (the Law). The Cabinet Decision sets (for the first time) fees payable for requests filed pursuant to the Law. Service fees …