Active in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, logistics and financial services, Afridi & Angell advises clients on the full range of domestic and cross-border agreements, including joint ventures, franchising, outsourcing, technology licensing, and supply arrangements. Bashir Ahmed and Charles Laubach co-head the practice, with the former taking the lead on joint ventures and services agreements and the latter on cross-border commercial negotiations and government procurement issues. Abdus Samad is praised for his ‘extensive knowledge of the legal field’ and is particularly active in the tech and fintech spaces.
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- ‘The best aspect of this practice is its availability and quick responsiveness. Even if they are busy with other tasks, they will always respond promptly and provide expected timelines.’
- ‘I work with Abdus Samad. What makes him a true standout is his extensive knowledge of the legal field and his ability to apply that expertise to our industry quickly. This digital out-of-home industry is a relatively small and limited sector. However, Abdus promptly became a legal expert on the industry as a whole.’
- ‘Attention to detail, holistic approach, and practical solutions to legal matters has been unique about the team at Afridi & Angell. Collaboration within their legal teams and with clients is a big plus.'
Key clients
- Al Batha Group
- ARENCO Group
- Beeah Group
- Dubal Holding
- Niterra
- Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
- Mai Dubai L.L.C
- Griffith Foods International Inc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Bashir Ahmed; Charles Laubach
Other key lawyers
Abdus Samad