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Afridi & Angell

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Founded: 1975

Corporate & Commercial Banking & Finance Construction & Engineering Real Estate Dispute Resolution Employment Intellectual Property
4.7 (250+ reviews)

One of the UAE’s longest-established law firms, trusted for complex transactions, regulatory insight, and dispute resolution.

Response time: ~2 hours • Languages: EN, AR

Practice areas

Services offered by this firm.

Corporate & Commercial
Mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate structuring, governance advisory.
Banking & Finance
Conventional and Islamic finance, project finance, restructurings, regulatory advice.
Construction & Engineering
Major infrastructure projects, FIDIC contracts, claims and dispute management.
Real Estate
Commercial and residential developments, leasing, hospitality, property disputes.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation and arbitration before UAE courts, DIFC Courts, and arbitral tribunals.
Employment
Employment contracts, workplace disputes, Emiratisation and compliance matters.
Intellectual Property
Trademark and patent protection, enforcement, licensing, brand strategy.

About

Afridi & Angell is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the United Arab Emirates, with a history dating back to 1975. The firm is widely recognized for its deep-rooted knowledge of UAE law, long-standing client relationships, and ability to advise on complex legal and commercial matters across multiple sectors.

The firm has a particularly strong reputation in corporate, banking & finance, construction, and real estate, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, developers, and government-related entities on high-value transactions and strategic projects. Its lawyers are frequently involved in landmark developments and sophisticated financings across the UAE.

Afridi & Angell also maintains a robust dispute resolution practice, representing clients in complex litigation and arbitration. The firm’s advocates are known for procedural precision, strategic case management, and effective advocacy before UAE courts and arbitral forums.

A key strength of the firm is its balanced advisory and contentious capability, enabling seamless support from transaction structuring through dispute resolution. With bilingual lawyers and a strong understanding of both local regulations and international standards, Afridi & Angell continues to be a trusted legal advisor in the UAE’s evolving legal landscape.