Afridi & Angell > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile

‘The commitment and the qualification of the team makes it stand out.’

‘The team provided practical advice about operating in Dubai/UAE.’

‘Charles Laubach is a seasoned professional and problem solver.’

‘They have the best professionals.’

‘The team’s strong relationship with Government authorities has made Afridi and Angell’s practice unique. ’

‘This distinct organization also has renowned lawyers like Mr. Shahram Safai, who has been the legal faculty member for the government for over a decade. He is always updated with the latest laws, regulations, and market trends.’

‘This firm has been the premier leader for legal advice in the region for decades. They are reliable, consistent, competent, and cost-effective.’

‘We have worked with them on multiple occasions and the team are extremely responsive.’

‘Mr Rahat Dar was the lead lawyer in all of the projects that we have done and he offered a personal service and interface to the law firm. Having qualified in the UK, he offers a good balance of European and GCC commercial legal knowledge and I would strongly recommend him for corporate work.’

‘Over the past five years we have been working with Rahat Dar. Rahat is a great person and lawyer to work with. He is courteous, knowledgeable, accurate and always very professional. We are confident of his advice and opinion and we always rely on. It is really a pleasure to work with such a lawyer, which is also a reflection of the good genuine culture and service of the company and its management. ’

‘Dedicated team who understands shipping finance in detail and provide all sorts of assistance in safeguarding the bank interest by proper documentation.’

‘We appreciate the continuity in service, quality and people over the years. This counsel advises us in an area which has limited provisions and guidance in local law which is certainly a challenge.’

‘We have been working since many years with Rahat Dar and value his quality of service and responsiveness.’

‘The practice is well run and well-staffed. The combination makes for a uniquely attractive client proposition: complex international arbitration and litigation handled well and affordably. Clients are in safe hands.’

‘The practitioners at Afridi are meticulous, conscientious and able. There is an eagerness and agility about the Afridi & Angell legal team.’

‘Afridi are very responsive and provide advice and representation on dispute resolution in a very effective and timely manner. The flexibility they have to accommodate the client is remarkable and this in particular at partner level’

‘ Chatura Randeniya has a wealth of experience on all aspects of international dispute resolution, enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards in the UAE and maritime law. He has an analytical approach and deals very constructively with complex matters.

‘Sulakshana Senanayake is very thorough and displays a high level of knowledge in particular of procedural law. He is very accessible and engaged.’

‘Strong, fast and flexible lawyers. Their advice is always useful’

‘Afridi prove themselves strong through understanding the matter and handling it to the satisfaction of the client. In-depth knowledge of the staff, adhering to the timelines, and providing optimal solutions makes them stand apart. ’

‘Chatura Randeniya’s prompt responses, advice, in-depth knowledge of the law, regulations and practice makes him stand apart from his competitors.’

‘The team are familiar with most of various laws in the UAE.’

‘Danielle Lobo is very professional.’

‘The company has the capacity to analyze the specific needs of the client and offer the legal advice accordingly.’

‘The team’s knowledge of UAE commercial law is strong. They always gives sound tactical advice on agreements and disputes based on common sense and logic as well as legal requirements.’

‘Abdus Samad: advice seems sound and pragmatic. Articulate in explaining the rationale for directions that he advises that we take.’

‘They always recall the necessary details of our case.’

‘Excellent leadership, solid reputation.’

‘Very knowledgeable, practical, commercially astute.’