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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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Building a Mediation Culture in the UAE: Key Legal Reforms

The UAE continued its efforts to promote mediation as a form of dispute resolution through Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2025, which regulates the establishment of private mediation centres and branches of foreign mediation institutions in the UAE. This follows the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023, the UAE’s first standalone legislation…

Fintech (UAE chapter), International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)

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.

Shipping (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Chatura Randeniya (partner), Mevan Bandara (partner) and Noran Al Mekhlafi (associate), and provides local insights into newbuilding contracts; ship registration and mortgages; limitation of liability; port state control; classification societies; collision, salvage, wreck removal and pollution; ship arrest; judicial sale of vessels, carriage of goods…

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Reform of Dispute Settlement in Dubai: Decision No. (4) of 2025 on the Jurisdiction of the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes

Advancing Dispute Resolution in Dubai: Strengthening ADR for a More Inclusive Legal Future:   Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) has become a cornerstone of modern legal systems, offering faster, more cost-effective, and flexible pathways for resolving disputes outside traditional court structures. In keeping with this global trend, Dubai established the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes…

Banking & Finance (UAE chapter), Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025

The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of banking and finance law across a variety of jurisdictions.   This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in United Arab Emirates.

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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