Afridi & Angell

Legal Services | United Arab Emirates

http://www.afridi-angell.com
tel: +971 4 330 3900 | fax: +971 4 330 3800
Emirates Towers Offices, Level 35, P.O. Box 9371 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Main Contacts

Bashir AhmedManaging Partner

Samera MareiDirector of Business Development and Marketing

Offices

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

Afridi & Angell News

Afridi & Angell's 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: 1975
Number of Offices Worldwide: 3
Lawyers Worldwide: 30

Languages: English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, German, French, Sinhalese, Tamil, Gujarati, Farsi.

Notable

Areas of Practice

Banking & Financial Services
Corporate & Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Dubai International Financial Centre
Employment
Financial Services Regulation
Infrastructure & Project Finance
Insurance
International Trade Controls & Sanctions
Maritime, Shipping & Transport
Military Procurement & Offsets
Private Equity & Acquisitions
Real Estate & Construction
Venture Capital

Representative Clients

Citibank N.A.
Credit Suisse Trust
Union Properties PJSC
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
National Bank of Fujairah
Burberry Middle East
Exxon Mobil
Fluor Corporation
Lockheed Martin
General Electric
Deyaar PJSC
Al Du'a
Apex Brazil
BNP Paribas
Abu Dhabi Investment Bank
Creative Energy Resources
Union Properties PJSC
DUBAL
Crocs

Professionals

Partners

Masood Khan AfridiPartner

Haider Khan AfridiPartner

Bashir AhmedManaging Partner

James BowdenPartner

Charles S. LaubachPartner

Shahram SafaiPartner

Stuart WalkerPartner

Associates

Imran AsgharAssociate

Omer H BakriAssociate

Rahat DarSenior Associate

Nazim HashimAssociate

Kanan KasuyaAssociate

Saurbh KothariSenior Associate

Zaid MahomedAssociate

Mamoun OsmanAssociate

Abdus SamadAssociate

Sulakshana SenanayakeAssociate

Anna WhiteAssociate

Of Counsel

Amjad A KhanSenior Counsel

Other

C. ChakradaranSenior Counsel

Adite AlokeSenior Associate

Mevan BandaraSenior Associate

Danielle LoboPartner

Emad MaghsoudiAssociate

Chatura RandeniyaPartner

Zahra ZaidiAssociate

Articles

SCA Issues Guidelines for Financial Institutions on Anti-Money Laundering
Afridi & Angell, August 2019

The past year has been a busy one for AML compliance in the UAE. In October 2018, Federal Decree-Law 20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations (AML Law) came into force. It contained features recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and brought UAE laws in line with international AML standards. The AML Law was followed by the implementing regulations in January 2019, which have helped bring further clarity to the intended operation of the AML Law. The Implementing Regulations were issued on 28 January 2019 pursuant to Cabinet Resolution 10 of 2019 (AML Regulations)...

Proposed New DIFC Data Protection Law
Afridi & Angell, July 2019

The DIFC Authority has proposed the enactment of legislation (the Proposed Law) to replace its current Data Protection Law, DIFC Law 1 of 2007 (as amended) (the Current Law). The Proposed Law is the subject of Consultation Paper 6 of 2019, which is presently posted on the DIFC website for public comments to be provided by 18 August 2019. The intention behind the Proposed Law is to align the Current Law with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to reflect the latest technology, privacy and security law developments, and adapt the same to the unique requirements of the DIFC...

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Press

Afridi & Angell Announces New Partners
Afridi & Angell, January 2019

DUBAI – Monday 14 January 2019 – Afridi & Angell is pleased to announce that Chatura Randeniya and Danielle Lobo have been admitted to the partnership, effective 1 November 2018. Chatura’s practice focuses on dispute resolution. He advises and represents clients in high value arbitrations, the DIFC Court, and works with local advocates on matters before the UAE courts. Chatura obtained an LLB from the University of Colombo, an LLM from Harvard Law School, and qualified as Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Danielle’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law...

Afridi & Angell Receives Honourable Mentions at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2018
Afridi & Angell, December 2018

DUBAI – Sunday 16 December 2018 – At The Oath Middle East Legal Awards on Wednesday 5 December 2018, Afridi & Angell received multiple honourable mentions including Regional Law Firm of the Year, Banking & Finance Team of the Year, and Employment Team of the Year. The Regional Law Firm of the Year category recognises excellence in service delivery, strength in legal strategy and vision, and commitment to providing the highest standard of legal services. The Banking & Finance Team of the Year and Employment Team of the Year categories recognise a team’s depth of expertise, on-the-ground and multi-jurisdictional capabilities to deliver complex and innovative client-driven solutions...

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