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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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ADGM Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023

Introduction   Following the issuance of Consultation Paper 3 of 2023 and the consultation process that followed, on 2 October 2023 the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) enacted the DLT Foundations Regulations 2023 (the Regulations), aimed at providing a regulatory framework for the creation and operation of specialised foundations for distributed ledger technology (DLT) and…

Shoosmiths Guide to Exiting Executives

A Guide to Terminating Senior Executives Around the Globe   This guide, spearheaded by Shoosmiths LLP in partnership with law firms around the globe (including Afridi & Angell for the UAE) outlines the key aspects to consider when it comes to successfully transitioning senior employees or executives out of businesses in countries around the world….

IT and Social Media Policies (United Arab Emirates)

A Q&A guide to IT and social media policies in the United Arab Emirates.   The guide provides an overview of all the key issues to consider when putting in place IT and social media policies in the UAE, some practical guidance for drafting and reviewing the policies.   It also considers the restrictions that…

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Developments in Corporate Tax Compliance

In the past week, guidance has been provided by both the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regarding deadlines for Corporate Tax registration.   The new deadlines have the potential to significantly reduce the time left for meeting the deadlines for Corporate Tax registration. For example, certain applicable taxable persons will be…

Foreign Investment Review (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

A broad-ranging, multinational view of domestic governments’ powers to control and block foreign investment. Expert local insight in jurisdictions worldwide, covering: an overview of law and policy towards oversight of foreign investment, powers of the regulators to intervene on national interest grounds and threshold issues, procedure: notification and filing submissions, timelines for clearance, regulatory guidance,…

Arbitration in the Middle East: Dubai Court of Cassation clarifies the distinction between jurisdiction and admissibility for the first time

In arbitration, distinguishing between jurisdiction and admissibility can be complex. A recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling clarified that contractual pre-conditions affect admissibility, not jurisdiction. This distinction is crucial, impacting both arbitration proceedings and the reviewability of awards, and signals a more arbitration-friendly approach in the UAE.   Read the full article here.

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