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.
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 (the…
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 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…
The Dubai Government has introduced Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025 (Resolution), marking a significant advancement aimed at enhancing economic growth and offering greater business flexibility for Dubai free zone entities (Entities). The Resolution offers new opportunities for Entities to operate in mainland Dubai subject to meeting certain regulatory requirements. Scope of…
Dubai’s development market is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing real estate markets in the world, with consistent demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Developers frequently use Joint Venture (JV) agreements to collaborate on large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, allowing them to share both the risks and rewards of large-scale…
On 30 July 2024, the UAE Ministry of Economy (Ministry) issued Ministerial Resolution No 138 of 2024 on the Controls and Procedures for Registering Branches and Representative Offices of Foreign Companies (the Decision). The Decision abrogated and replaced the earlier Ministerial Resolution No 377 of 2010. The Decision provides detailed process and guidelines on…