Corporate & Commercial Division
Afridi & Angell's Corporate & Commercial Division offers an impressive track record of leading expertise in the region. We pride ourselves on dealing innovatively and bringing commercial acumen to a broad variety of matters in respect of our clients' inward and outward direct investment activities and joint ventures as well their ongoing general corporate, financial and commercial needs.
The Division deals with all aspects of corporate law including expertise in public and private securities work, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, asset-based and lease financing (including Islamic financing products), domestic flotations, initial public offerings and transactions involving commodities, futures and other derivatives.
We recognize that the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights is a key area in a market which is becoming increasingly competitive and global. We have the expertise to find the intangible rights and know-how on which your commercial operations vitally depend.
The firm advises on patents, trade marks, copyright, know-how, database rights and data protection as well as other intellectual property matters, including those that arise in the course of our general corporate and transactional work.
Afridi & Angell also advises on information and technology transfers and co-ordinates the preparation and registration of trademarks and patents in the region and negotiates and drafts licensing agreements.
Our commercial lawyers bring a diverse international experience when acting for our clients, and many have worked in a variety of private and public sector organizations, or on secondment.
Afridi & Angell also draws together experts from across the firm in the key areas impacting the retail sector, including commercial contracting, corporate finance, technology, intellectual property, employment, financial services, consumer protection regulations, litigation and dispute resolution.
What do we do?
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Asset-based and lease financing
- Securitisation
- Domestic flotations
- Initial public offerings
- Commodities, futures and other derivatives transactions
- Intellectual Property
- Information and technology transfers
- Regional and international expansion options
- Developing and managing concessions and franchising networks
- Employing, managing and motivating staff in the retail sector
- Implementing and managing consumer financial products and card services
- Developing and protecting assets including brand and other intellectual property
- Licensing agreements
- Managing property portfolios including acquisitions, disposals and leases
- The regulatory environment and new legislation affecting retailers