Dubai

Legal services aligned with local practices
In collaboration with the lawyers at Afridi & Angell, we provide legal services that reflect local practices and standards. Afridi & Angell, where our lawyers are seconded, was established in 1975 shortly after the establishment of the United Arab Emirates. The firm operates four offices across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The UAE has a federal legal system, meaning each of the seven emirates enforces distinct laws. Our presence in three emirates allows us to offer broad support throughout the region.
Afridi & Angell includes lawyers with decades of experience in the UAE and deep familiarity with legal practices across the Middle East. The makeup of lawyers in these offices reflects the diverse range of nationalities in the UAE. Arabic-speaking lawyers and staff also assist with communication and representation before UAE authorities and in its courts.
Similar to Nishimura & Asahi, Afridi & Angell is a member firm of Lex Mundi, a global network of leading law firms. Through this network, Afridi & Angell collaborates with other top-tier law firms around the world.
In addition to work in the UAE, the firm also focuses on legal matters related to Pakistan, Iran, Sudan, and Canada.
People
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As an attorney belonging to a Japanese law firm, Masao is the only long-term resident attorney in the Middle East. Fr...
Masao MORISHITA
- Partner
- Dubai
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Since December 2020, Akihiro has been stationed in Dubai, the UAE, providing legal support to Japanese companies doin...
Akihiro HANOSHIMA
- Counsel
- Dubai
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Ayush SHARMA
- Associate
- Dubai
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Suguru KURODA
- Associate
- Dubai
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Recent Work
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- 2022
- Monstarlab Holdings, Inc. - Acquisition of Dubai's GENIEOLOGY DESIGN DMCC
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- 2021
- Monstarlab Holdings, Inc. - Acquisition of Dubai's ECAP DMCC
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- 2019
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Betek Boya ve Kimya Sanayi A.Ş.
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- 2014
- Establishment of a joint venture company between Toho Titanium Co., Ltd., The National Titanium Dioxide Company Ltd. (Cristal) and The National Industrialization Company (Tasnee) to manufacture titanium sponge in Saudi Arabia.
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- 2012
- Advised guests at the Japanese-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum
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- 2010 - 2011
- Advised the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), regarding the issuance of its bond
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
Publications
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UAE welcomes foreign investment and bolsters M&A activity
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United Arab Emirates: Revised measures in response to COVID-19: sterilisation and opening timings and an updated list of violations and fines (As of May 20, 2020)
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United Arab Emirates: New measures implemented by the UAE authorities in response to COVID-19 (As of May 7, 2020)
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