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.
Introduction The Civil Transactions Act, commonly referred to as the Civil Code, is arguably the single most important piece of civil legislation in the UAE. While there are extensive laws regulating specific subject matter such as labour relations, real estate and leasing, companies, banking, and other commercial activities, the fundamental principles which form part…
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides a view of local insights, including into law, policy and relevant authorities; procedure, including thresholds and timelines; substantive assessment, including interagency and international consultation, remedies and rights of challenge and appeal; relevant recent case law; and other recent trends. Other jurisdictions covered by the…
This globally relevant Q&A of Lexology, Panoramic, focuses on key questions centered around Real Estate in the United Arab Emirates. Some topics covered include; foreign owners and tenants, legal liability, planning and land use, investment entities, financing and much more.
Dubai’s property market continues to grow at record pace, attracting buyers from around the world. With this growth comes closer scrutiny of real estate brokers, who play a key role in keeping the market transparent, trustworthy, and compliant with regulations. Why Broker Regulations Matter Dubai strictly regulates real estate brokerage to protect investors and…
The UAE recently introduced Federal Decree-Law 20 of 2025 (the CCL Amendment) amending several provisions of Federal Decree-Law 32 of 2021 regarding commercial companies (the Companies Law). Certain key provisions of the Companies Law have been amended in order to: give clarity on its scope; introduce common law principles and rules surrounding non-profit companies, as…
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Danielle Lobo (partner), Abdus Samad (partner) and Alexander Grant (associate), and provides a practical overview of global M&A activity and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing M&A transactions in major jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on recent developments and trends, it examines key issues, including…