Afridi & Angell

Legal Services | United Arab Emirates
tel: +971 2 610 1010 | fax: +971 2 627 2905
P.O. Box 3961 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

Main Contacts

Bashir Ahmed

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Managing Partner

Samera Marei

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Director of Business Development and Marketing

Offices

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Afridi & Angell is a leading full-service business law firm in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). The firm, one of the oldest in the U.A.E., was established in 1975, not long after the formation of the U.A.E. in 1971.

Our history and reputation for quality legal work has made the firm an integral part of the country's legal landscape and one of the premier law firms in the region. The quality and high standards of the firm are set and preserved by the partners who have many years of experience in the U.A.E. Our lawyers are trained in international jurisdictions and bring with them international experience and the world's business languages.

We advise local, regional and international clients on a wide range of transactions and legal issues. Our commitment to practical and solution-based advice is valued and recognised by clients.

Our clients are the core focus of our business strategy. Our holistic approach means we consider client matters as a whole with a view to obtaining the best result for the client and minimising potential future risks.

As one of the most established law firms in the U.A.E., our partners boast an unrivaled range and depth of local, regional and international experience. Their innate understanding of client needs coupled with their 'hands on' approach to client matters has undoubtedly formed the basis for the firm's sustained and growing international reputation.

We pride ourselves on being multi-specialists. This versatility makes our service consistent, effective and cost-efficient.

"Afridi & Angell provides 'consistently high service' and 'a creative and solution-oriented' approach, and caters to a mix of local and international clients."

Legal 500 EMEA 2013

Year this Office was Established: 1977
Lawyers Worldwide: 40
Languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Afrikaans, Hindi and Urdu.

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Articles

Corporate Tax Registration Deadline: Have you registered?

With the first UAE corporate tax registration deadline looming (31 May 2024), companies and other businesses need to ensure that they have checked their deadline to register as a taxable person.The registration process under the Federal Law No. (47) 2022 (CT Law) is still new to the UAE and 2024 marks the first mandatory year for companies to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as a taxable person. Since this is the first year for such registration, companies and individuals (where applicable) should be aware that additional requirements (documents and/or fees) may be requested from the FTA following submission of the company’s registration via the EmaraTax portal (Portal)...

The Unprecedented Rains and Floods in the UAE – Who is responsible for all of the damage?

Over a period of less than 24 hours on the 16thof April, the United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rainfall since records began 75 years ago, with sources recording a years’ worth of rain falling in one day. The record-breaking rains created destructive flooding and chaos. Properties in the UAE were under attack by natural elements – rain, wind and flood. Many suffered from severe flooding, rising groundwater, and water through the walls and windows as well as through roofs. Whilst many parts of the UAE have now returned to normal, there are a number of neighbourhoods such as the Mudon development in Dubai which are still under water, including numerous luxury properties...

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Press

Charles Laubach and Bashir Ahmed named in The Legal 500

We are delighted to announce that partners Charles Laubach and Bashir Ahmed have been named in The Legal 500 M&A Powerlist: Middle East 2024. The annual list honours the region's top M&A professionals, setting them apart from their peers through their experience, leadership, and legal expertise.View the full list here.Visit our website to learn more: www.afridi-angell...

Afridi & Angell announces new partners

DUBAI – Monday 28 November 2022 – Afridi & Angell is pleased to announce that Saurbh Kothari, Mevan Bandara, and Abdus Samad have been admitted to the partnership, effective 1 November 2022. Saurbh’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial, regulatory and licensing, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and employment matters. He advises local and international clients on various aspects of doing business in the UAE. Mevan is a litigator and advises and represents clients in arbitration, DIFC Court litigation and on-shore litigation matters...

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