Commended for its ‘knowledge, experience, service levels, and responsiveness’, Afridi & Angell is experienced in property transactions. Practice head Shahram Safai is skilled at leasing agreements and is praised as a ’stellar lawyer.’
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They stand out for their knowledge, experience, service levels, and responsiveness.’
  • 'Extremely practical, targeted, and in-depth advice that only seasoned lawyers can provide.'
  • ‘Shahram Safai is a stellar lawyer, and he always strives to be the best in advising and to act in our best interests.’
  • 'Shahram Safai is a strategist who knows the history of the market, all the players, and all the angles.'
  • 'Shahram Safai is a true star in the legal industry, he is a pleasure to work with, a gentleman, and a strategic adviser we are proud to collaborate with.'
  • 'Shahram Safai has been instrumental in our transactions with investors and lenders. His guidance through challenging times and now the real estate boom has been invaluable. He is a practical, value-driven, and razor-sharp legal adviser.'

Key clients

  • IE Real Estate Institute
  • Omniyat Properties
  • Real Estate Regulatory Agency
  • Dubai Real Estate Institute
  • Dubai Land Department
  • Saba Real Estate
  • Properties Investment LLC
  • Dubai Investments Real Estate Company
  • NED Properties
  • Union Properties

Work highlights

Advising a financial institution on the most optimal investment vehicle to attract investors who wish to invest in real estate in the UAE.
Advised a Dubai-based developer on the suite of real estate documents for its residential development in JVC (Dubai).
Advised a Dubai-based developer on the sale of a major plot in Motor City, Dubai.

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Practice head

Shahram Safai