Mr Haider K Afridi > Afridi & Angell > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Afridi & Angell Offices
JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS, OFFICE TOWER, LEVEL 35
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD
PO BOX 9371, DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Mr Haider K Afridi
Work Department
Construction, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Distributorships, Franchises, International Arbitration, Joint Ventures
Position
Partner
Career
Haider has extensive experience in dispute resolution and has represented clients in both institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings, as well as instructing and managing local counsel on matters before the UAE Courts. He has been involved in substantial claims in the construction, real estate, and financial services sectors.
Haider also sits as arbitrator and has experience in adjudicating disputes in a variety of sectors, including construction disputes, shareholders disputes and disputes arising out of hotel management and franchising agreements.
He is regularly involved with arbitrations under various institutional rules, including the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Arbitration Centre, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre.
He is also involved in the corporate and commercial practice of the firm and has experience in advising developers, financiers and government agencies on power generation and other infrastructure projects.
Haider also regularly assists clients in structuring joint ventures, franchises and distributorships.
He joined Afridi & Angell in 1991 and became a Partner in 1997.
Languages
English, Urdu
Memberships
- NWFP Bar Council, Pakistan
- Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Registered as a part II practitioner with rights of audience in DIFC Courts
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
Afridi & Angell has an extensive track record acting in cross-border litigation, DIFC litigation and international arbitration. With established strength across the full range of sectors, the group is particularly noted for its work in banking, bankruptcy, and insolvency-related cases, as well as construction. Department lead Haider K Afridi‘s expertise ensures he is sought out by clients including government entities and public bodies, and he is a proficient across litigation and institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings. Chatura Randeniya is well regarded for her knowledge of shipping and maritime law. Recently promoted partner Mevan Bandara has a considerable cross-border focus and senior associate Sulakshana Senanayake has handled employment cases of a significant calibre. Senior associate Nazim Hashim is also noted.