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.
In April, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Cabinet introduced Cabinet Decision 59 of 2026 On the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law 36 of 2023 Regulating Competition (the 2026 Decision). Current position Until the 2026 Decision enters into force on 20 July 2026, the current merger control framework contained in UAE Federal Cabinet…
The world’s most ambitious cultural art district is rising on Saadiyat Island, as is the legal framework behind it. Dubbed the “capital of capital”, Abu Dhabi is home to the only Louvre museum outside of France. It is situated within the Saadiyat Cultural District alongside the newly opened Zayed National Museum and the Natural…
The Littler International Guide provides an overview of workplace laws and regulations of over 30 countries and territories. This chapter is focused on labor and employment laws in the United Arab Emirates.
Federal Decree-Law 25/2025 Issuing the Civil Transactions Law (the New Code) comes into effect on 1 June 2026, replacing Federal Law 5/1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law (the Current Code); UAE’s principal piece of civil legislation. This article forms part of a series examining the changes introduced by the New Code,…
The UAE’s new Civil Transactions Law (the New Code), coming into force on 1 June 2026, fundamentally changes the legal landscape for anyone doing business in the UAE — and the consequences of getting it wrong could be significant. For the first time, the law imposes express statutory obligations on parties engaged in pre-contractual negotiations:…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital services has significantly increased demand for data centres worldwide. In the UAE, particularly Dubai, this trend is not only transforming the technology sector but also reshaping commercial real estate, positioning data centres as critical infrastructure assets rather than niche developments. This article provides…