The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2024 (the 2024 Regulations), replacing the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2019 (as amended in 2020 and 2022) (together theFormer Regulations). The 2024 Regulations came into effect on 15 July 2024 and expand the range of applicants eligible to incorporate a so called “prescribed company” in the DIFC. Evolution of eligibility criteria Under the Former Regulations, the following could establish a prescribed company in the DIFC: 1...
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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
Lawyers Worldwide: 40
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Masood Khan Afridi
PartnerHaider Khan Afridi
PartnerBashir Ahmed
Managing PartnerMevan Bandara
PartnerJames Bowden
PartnerRahat Dar
PartnerSaurbh Kothari
PartnerCharles S. Laubach
PartnerDanielle Lobo
PartnerChatura Randeniya
PartnerShahram Safai
PartnerAbdus Samad
PartnerStuart Walker
PartnerAssociates
Aleefa Ahmed
AssociateNoran Al Mekhalfi
AssociateOmer H Bakri
AssociateVaishali Dhanwat
AssociateMohannad Elshaikh
AssociateDoneen Ennis
AssociateRamesh Fernando
AssociateTanya Garg
AssociateAlexander Grant
AssociateNazim Hashim
Senior AssociateStincy Joseph
Senior AssociateManaf Khreis
AssociateStephanie Nazareth
AssociateMamoun Osman
AssociateMaria Palmou
Senior AssociateAnanya Pandit
AssociateSulakshana Senanayake
Senior AssociateAyush Sharma
AssociateOf Counsel
C. Chakradaran
Senior CounselAmjad A Khan
Senior CounselOther
Anita Hajynia
ParalegalStanley Andrew Lee Schama
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Amendments to the Labour Law – employers, en garde!
On 29 July 2024, the UAE enacted Federal Decree Law 9 of 2024 (theAmendment) introducing some significant changes to Federal Decree Law 33 of 2021 (theLabour Law), UAE’s principal legislation on employment. The Amendment replaces Article 54 of the Labour Law pertaining to individual labour disputes, and, Article 60 of the same law which sets out the penalties applicable for certain violations by employers. The Amendment comes into force on 31 August 2024. The key amendments are as follows: Article 54 (individual labour disputes) The time bar for labour disputes is now two years from the date of termination of employment- i.e...
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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...