Ramsha specialises in dispute resolution, with a focus on international and domestic arbitration. She has experience across a range of disputes, including construction, financial services, and shareholder matters. Her work includes supporting arbitral proceedings through in-depth legal research and analysis, contributing to expert reports, and advising on procedural strategy.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2025, Ramsha worked in the dispute resolution and arbitration practice of a leading UAE-based law firm. Ramsha has played a key role in shaping case strategies, drafting legal submissions, and liaising with counsel to ensure efficient and effective representation throughout proceedings. She has assisted in matters before the DIFC, ADGM, and onshore UAE courts, and is well-versed in the rules of leading arbitral institutions, including DIAC and the ICC.
Elmukashfi has vast experience in commercial litigation and is skilled at resolving disputes amicably and drafting relevant agreements. Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2025, Elmukashfi worked at a local firm in Dubai, where he gained experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements.
Elmukashfi provides legal opinions to individuals and entities on issues such as liabilities, indemnities, contracts, and commercial proposals. He also prepares legal memos for clients in commercial, civil, land, and tax law matters for court submission. In court proceedings, he responds to opposing counsel’s pleas, attends expert meetings, prepares evidence-backed memos and collaborates with experts.
Prior to his law practice, Elmukashfi was a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Law, University of Khartoum, where he led seminars and tutorials and supported students with learning difficulties.
Anshuman’s practice focuses on banking and finance. He has extensive experience in advising corporations and financial institutions on laws governing Dubai International Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Markets and Central Bank of the UAE.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Anshuman was an associate in the banking and finance practices of a leading regional law firm in the UAE and in one of India’s leading law firms, where he gained extensive experience across a broad range of banking and finance matters. His experience includes general lending (both term and working capital), project financing, securitisations, factoring, and financial regulatory advisory. He is regularly involved in advising on and providing enforceability opinions regarding security interests provided by UAE companies for various types of financings.
In addition to banking and finance, Anshuman has been involved in a number of significant corporate matters, most notably advising Reliance Brands Limited in its acquisition of the Lenscrafters and Sunglass Hut businesses from DLF Limited and subsequent franchise agreement with Essilor Luxottica. He also advised Reliance Brands in its acquisition of Hamleys & Co., its India joint venture with Tiffanys & Co., and in its franchise arrangement with Sephora.
Shruti’s practice focuses on direct and indirect tax, including Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST). She has extensive experience undertaking compliance (monthly and annual reports) and tax refund assignments for clients from varied sectors, including, manufacturing, real estate, automotive, FMCG, and information technology.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Shruti worked with leading tax law firms in India, gaining extensive experience in advisory services, pre-audit planning, and dispute resolution before the Supreme Court of India and various State High Courts. She has represented multinational corporations and banks in complex tax matters. Additionally, she has experience managing the business aspects of transactions from her tenure at a Big Four consulting firm.
Some of Shruti’s notable matters include:
- Provided tax advice to a US-based company on the taxation of subscription fees received from Indian customers, taking into consideration Permanent Establishment rules and Double Tax Avoidance Agreements.
- Assisted a global FMCG company in determining the deductibility of sales returns from taxable turnover under Indian VAT law.
- Supported senior counsel in a landmark High Court case involving the eligibility of delayed VAT filers for input tax credit.
- Participated in litigation challenging the validity of reassessment audit notices issued by tax authorities based on newly acquired information.
Matthew is an associate at Afridi & Angell and practises in the corporate and commercial team. He joined the firm in 2024.
Matthew has over four years of experience in cross-border and domestic corporate transactions in various practice areas including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity and general corporate advisory matters. He has advised clients across a wide range of sectors including renewable energy, healthcare, real estate and financial services.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Matthew practised as a corporate associate in the London office of an international law firm.
Michael specialises in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate advisory matters, with a diverse clientele spanning sectors such as hospitality, information technology, government, and finance.
Before joining Afridi & Angell in 2024, Michael honed his expertise in international law firms in Singapore and Australia, where he focused on guiding clients through cross-border deals and regulatory challenges. His experience includes navigating complex legal issues and managing high-risk transactions.
Michael resided and worked as a legal consultant in Dubai, including at Afridi & Angell, from 2007 to 2014. He later moved to Singapore and then to Australia, where he served as a special counsel at a prominent legal services provider before returning to Dubai in 2024.
Alexander specialises in cross-border and domestic corporate transactions and has experience across a range of practice areas including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, warranty and indemnity (W&I) transactions, corporate restructurings, capital raises, and the formulation of comprehensive corporate and commercial agreements. His experience includes working across a range of jurisdictions and he is capable of navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring the success of a range of diverse corporate ventures.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2023, Alexander spent four years as an associate in the corporate team of the London headquarters of a leading international law firm.
Doneen is a real estate associate based in Dubai. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas and she excels in skilfully navigating intricate corporate and property landscapes.
Doneen’s notable experience includes advising on large real estate investment sales and purchases (including mixed-use, industrial, and office sites), conducting corporate real estate due diligence reports for a large international hotel group, and preparing high-level due diligence reports for financing matters related to real estate assets.
Doneen’s proficiency shines through in asset management, where she has acted on behalf of a diverse range of clientele, including real estate funds, large landed estates, private investment groups, and technology companies. Her capabilities extend seamlessly across retail, F&B, industrial, and office sectors, involving tasks such as leases, lease renewals, deeds of variations, licences for consent, and power purchase agreements. Her commitment to excellence and comprehensive skill set make her an invaluable asset in the field of real estate law.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2023, Doneen spent several years as an associate in the commercial real estate departments in the London office of two UK-based law firms.
Manaf advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as handling litigation and arbitration disputes.
His practice extends to regulatory and compliance, corporate governance, international transactions and corporate finance. Notably, Manaf’s experience has been instrumental in facilitating complex deals for clients across various industries including banking & finance, media & telecommunication, insurance and food industry. He has successfully represented clients in multi-million-dollar transactions, leveraging his expertise in structuring deals, drafting and negotiating agreements, and navigating regulatory requirements.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Manaf spent five years in both inhouse and private practice positions where he played a key role in developing bespoke legal solutions for corporate and commercial clients.
Some of Manaf’s representative matters include:
- Advised an Abu Dhabi-based company on its acquisition transaction of two companies in England and Lebanon.
- Performed a thorough exercise for a Forex Broker in Abu Dhabi including reviewing the Client Agreement and its policies pursuant to the SCA Rulebook Guideline.
- Drafted employment and human resources policies for a UAE bank and provided consultation on its internal employment disputes.
- Advised a local media company on an acquisition transaction of two companies in England and Lebanon.
- Advised a bank on a USD 3.5 billion revolving credit facility where the bank was lead arranger.
- Drafted Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism policies to meet the requirements of Abu Dhabi DED and ADGM regulations.
- Advised the Capital Bank of Jordan on the sale of 24 per cent of its share capital to the Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia) valued at USD 185 million through a new share subscription.
- Advised the Capital Bank of Jordan on its merger with Société Générale, valued at USD 220 million.
- Advised Capital Investment, a subsidiary brokerage company operating in Jordan and the DIFC, in relation to its financial projects and transactions.
- Incorporated and registered BLINK TradeMark, a digital bank owned by the Capital Bank of Jordan. BLINK is the first digital bank that offers credit lending in Jordan.
Luca specialises in corporate and commercial transactions, fund finance and formation, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures, offering comprehensive legal expertise.
His practice extends to regulatory advice, compliance, corporate governance, and boardroom advisory. Notably, a substantial portion of his work carries an international dimension.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Luca spent four years in the corporate team of an international law firm with an office in Abu Dhabi.
