A strong choice for master developers, contractors, and government bodies, Afridi & Angell is informed in project structuring and contractual payment claims. With over two decades of experience, the practice is led by Shahram Safai, who is knowledgeable of lease agreements and real estate transactions.
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- Masood Afridi (partner) is very friendly by nature, and this makes him easily approachable in critical situations where there is no hesitation to pick up the phone for a quick chat to bounce off ideas with him. This level of personalized client care is unparalleled in the Dubai legal market, where the billing clock is always ticking. Doneen Ennis (Associate) has also been an absolute breath of fresh air to work with on many of our projects, as she has the ability to grasp complex matters very quickly and take the lead on matters with a view to swift closure. Her personality and skill set make her a preferred choice for us on all real estate referrals, as she has the ability to ease the pressure on our legal team and provide additional support whenever needed, delivering what was promised and on time, with minimal back and forth.
- The Real Estate practice at the firm has a very hands-on approach, and the team is fully able to meet our legal support needs; they adopt a very flexible approach and will strive to accommodate our requirements, going above and beyond to keep us satisfied, all without compromising the quality of their output. This high level of flexibility and dedication to client care has made Afridi & Angell a great firm for us to choose to work with, as they can be engaged to provide any level of support to the GC, in the manner that is best suited to our business needs and budgetary requirements.
- 'The real estate practice at the firm has a very hands on approach, and the team are fully able to meet our legal support needs.'
- 'They adopt a very flexible approach.'
- 'They strive to accommodate our requirements going above and beyond to keep us satisfied all without compromising the quality of their output. This high level of flexibility and dedication to client care has made Afridi & Angell a great firm for us to choose to work with, as they can be engaged to provide any level of support to the GC, in the manner that best suited to our business needs and budgetary requirements.'
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
- Al Ghurair Real Estate
- ARENCO
- ALTA Real Estate Development
Work highlights
Advising a Dubai-based developer on a Musataha agreement with the Musatih (the buyer) who will demolish and redevelop an existing development by the developer.
Advised a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE on entering into licence agreements with global luxury brands to be used in connection with branding residential projects in Dubai.
Successfully represented a landlord in an arbitration before the Dubai International Arbitration Centre and filed a recognition and enforcement case before the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) which was granted.
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Practice head
Shahram Safai