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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.'
  • 'Shahram Safai is very well known in the real estate industry as a go-to lawyer with exceptional knowledge, strategy, and technical skills. His reputation commands respect, and his advice has been integral to our success, both in times of crisis and growth.'
  • 'Shahram Safia’s drafting of documents, issue-spotting, depth of knowledge, and attention to detail are immaculate. His insightful, practical, and knowledgeable approach is unparalleled, and his contributions have been indispensable to our company’s growth and resilience.'

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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Shahram Safai