Legal, Compliance & Regulatory
Afridi & Angell
Verified 26 September 2026
One of the first full-service business law firms in the region, founded in 1975, now marking its 50th anniversary, advising on banking, M&A and disputes.
Full-service business law firm and one of the first in the UAE market, founded in 1975 and marking its 50th anniversary in 2025, advising on banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial matters, dispute resolution, Islamic finance, M&A and private equity.
Every field below was confirmed against a public source on 26 September 2026. Verification is a check on the data, not an endorsement of the firm.
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Service line
Legal, Compliance & Regulatory
Services
Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Compliance, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Islamic Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity
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