Anita Hajynia

Anita supports lawyers on a wide range of corporate, commercial, real estate and tax matters. She assists in conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and reviewing various documents and contracts. She actively participates in client meetings, gathers pertinent information, provides ongoing updates and ensures the smooth progression of cases and transactions.

 

Anita interned at Afridi & Angell prior to joining the firm as a paralegal in 2024. She obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Middlesex (Dubai) in 2023.

Razan Mohamed

Razan assists lawyers on a wide range of dispute resolution and commercial matters. She primarily assists the dispute resolution team in legal research, document classification, and document management and drafting. She also assists the corporate team in legal research.

 

Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Razan was a legal researcher for a local law firm in Dubai where she interfaced with clients and assisted in case management and document review. Prior to that, Razan was a legal assistant at a leading company in Dubai which provides integrated services to domestic and international organizations where she was responsible for managing clients’ legal files and matters, which included providing status updates and advising on next steps, in the Dubai courts.

Hameed Meethal

Hameed has a broad range of experience which covers corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and labour and employment law. He primarily supports the corporate team with the formation of new companies in the UAE, including in free zones, maintenance of existing companies, liaising with government departments, drafting memoranda and conducting research.

 

Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Hameed was a public relations officer at Dr Joy Healthcare Management DMCC in Dubai, where his work included arranging employment visas, DHA and DED licenses, as well as setting up a new clinic and obtaining approvals from various government bodies. Prior to that, Hameed worked as an operations manager with MTL Middle East Corporate Service Provider and as a senior corporate executive at UHY Chartered Accountants, in Dubai.

Dimple Soni

Dimple assists lawyers on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution matters. She supports the corporate team with the formation of new companies in the UAE, maintenance of existing companies, liaising with government departments, police departments, drafting memoranda, and conducting research. She also assists the dispute resolution team in legal research, document classification, and document management.

 

Prior to joining Afridi & Angell, Dimple worked for eminent legal and knowledge services companies in India where her work involved extensive research and analysis of patents with varying scopes, such as patentability, infringement, and licensing for various multinationals. She has worked in various cross-functional technology domains such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, electronics and mechanical patents.

Milouda Mastacou

Milouda assists lawyers and clients with all aspects of corporate and commercial law, employment matters, trademark registrations and IP-related issues. She assists on client matters involving extensive dealings with government entities including immigration and residency departments, Ministry of Labour, Department of Economic Development, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Justice, The Ruler’s Office in Dubai and Sharjah, Pensions Department in Dubai and in the GCC, DIFC Government Services Department, Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Dubai and other emirates, Emirates ID Department, as well as free zone offices across the UAE. She also liaises with traffic and RTA authorities and attends notary offices in Dubai and other emirates.

 

Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2008, Milouda was the marketing assistant with a share and commodity exchange in Dubai

Ragai Abdelatif Ali Ibrahim

Ragai assists clients with all aspects of corporate transactions and particularly in respect of filing various applications and documents, and obtaining approvals from the respective governmental departments and agencies.

 

Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2012, Ragai was an administrative and legal manager at Fabilo Trading LLC, Dubai. Prior to that, he was an associate at a law firm in Khartoum and had rights of audience before all the Sudanese courts.