Afridi & Angell has an extensive track record acting in cross-border litigation, DIFC litigation and international arbitration. With established strength across the full range of sectors, the group is particularly noted for its work in banking, bankruptcy, and insolvency-related cases, as well as construction. Department lead Haider K Afridi's expertise ensures he is sought out by clients including government entities and public bodies, and he is a proficient across litigation and institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings. Chatura Randeniya is well regarded for her knowledge of shipping and maritime law. Recently promoted partner Mevan Bandara has a considerable cross-border focus and senior associate Sulakshana Senanayake has handled employment cases of a significant calibre. Senior associate Nazim Hashim is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘The practice is well run and well-staffed. The combination makes for a uniquely attractive client proposition: complex international arbitration and litigation handled well and affordably. Clients are in safe hands.'
‘The practitioners at Afridi are meticulous, conscientious and able. There is an eagerness and agility about the Afridi & Angell legal team.'
‘Afridi are very responsive and provide advice and representation on dispute resolution in a very effective and timely manner. The flexibility they have to accommodate the client is remarkable and this in particular at partner level’
‘ Chatura Randeniya has a wealth of experience on all aspects of international dispute resolution, enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards in the UAE and maritime law. He has an analytical approach and deals very constructively with complex matters.
- 'Sulakshana Senanayake is very thorough and displays a high level of knowledge in particular of procedural law. He is very accessible and engaged.'
‘Strong, fast and flexible lawyers. Their advice is always useful’
‘Afridi prove themselves strong through understanding the matter and handling it to the satisfaction of the client. In-depth knowledge of the staff, adhering to the timelines, and providing optimal solutions makes them stand apart. ’
‘Chatura Randeniya's prompt responses, advice, in-depth knowledge of the law, regulations and practice makes him stand apart from his competitors.’
Key clients
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
- Properties Investments LLC
- Dubai Investments PJSC
- Al Etihad Energy Services Co.
- Intercare Limited
- China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
- Apex-Brasil
- Lanka Orix Leasing Company Limited (LOLC Group)
- Gulf Business Machines (GBM)
- Landmark Group
- Marketlend
- Vestey Holdings
Work highlights
- Successfully enforcing two arbitration awards with a combined value exceeding USD 200 million through the DIFC Courts.
- Acting for three subcontractors of the multibillion-dollar Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal project, following the bankruptcy of Arabtec, the party forming the main contractor joint venture.
- Acting for a client in the first application filed for compulsory wind up of a company in the DIFC Courts under the DIFC Insolvency Law 2019.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Haider K Afridi