Mr Bashir Ahmed > 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 Bashir Ahmed
Work Department
Corporate and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Private Equity, Shipping and Maritime
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Bashir is the managing partner of Afridi & Angell. He joined the firm in 1988 and became a partner in 1993. He advises clients on cross-border acquisitions and divestments, general corporate and commercial, private equity, banking, licensing and maritime matters.
Bashir has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border acquisitions where he advises buyers and sellers on the due diligence process, the deal structuring, and drafting of agreements in connections with acquiring and divesting of share interest in the UAE. Bashir is one of the top labour lawyer in UAE. He also advises international and domestic banks on a wide range of matters including loan and credit facilities, syndications and regulatory matters. He was seconded to the regional office of an international bank for a period of 18 months, and acted as counsel for the Middle East and South Asia operations.
Bashir has also advised on a number of mining, refinery and smelter projects as well as infrastructure projects. His maritime practice involves advising ship owners and P&I Clubs, dry docks and a number of ship repair companies on shipbuilding contracts, arrest of vessels, cargo claims, as well as advising on disputes. He represents a number of banks on ship financing transactions.
Languages
English
Memberships
- New York State Bar
- Lahore High Court Bar Association
- International Bar Association
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Afridi & Angell fields a team of ‘experienced legal experts across all fields‘, advising on a diverse range of transactions – particularly in the manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors. The firms broader offering encompasses data protection, digital assets, licensing and regulatory advice, as well as funds-related work. Leading the team alongside Charles Laubach is Bashir Ahmed who is well-placed to advise on corporate, commercial and regulatory instructions. Danielle Lobo is notably active on M&A and private equity transactions. Abdus Samad provides robust capabilities in tech, digital assets and venture capital transactions. Saurbh Kotahri and Stincy Joseph also come recommended.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending)
Afridi & Angell handles a wide array of banking and finance mandates, including loan facilities, refinancings and restructurings, and amendments to existing facilities and major transactional documentation. As part of an active cross-border practice, the firm has strong connections with Russian banks, advising on the restructuring of existing and new facilities to borrowers domiciled in the UAE free zones. Rahat Dar co-leads the practice alongside Bashir Ahmed, and combines extensive transactional and regulatory know-how to cover the full breadth of conventional and Islamic financing structures. Co-head Masood Afridi is recognised for his project finance capabilities.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Financial services regulation
Afridi & Angell has a long track record of providing multinational investment banks and financial service providers with legal opinions on the enforceability and validity their agreements and transactions with parties in the UAE, including termination and close-out netting provisions and title transfer collateral arrangements. The firm also advises on engagement with regulators and the development of financial products. Practice head Charles Laubach is lauded for his ‘commercial and client-oriented’ approach, while co-head Bashir Ahmed offers specialist advice on Shari’ah-compliant matters. Abdus Samad also comes recommended.
Lawyer Rankings
- Banking and finance: Financial services regulation United Arab Emirates
- Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) United Arab Emirates
- Commercial, corporate and M&A United Arab Emirates