Bashir Ahmed

Managing Partner
Email: bahmed@afridi-angell.com
Phone: (971) 4 330 3900
Jurisdiction:
United Arab Emirates
Experience / Expertise:
Alt' Investments (inc' Private Equity)
Banking and Finance
Compliance / Regulatory
Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment / Labour
Islamic Finance
Maritime & Aviation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Mr Ahmed joined the firm in 1988. He advises clients on cross-border transactions, general corporate and commercial, private equity, and banking matters including loan and credit facilities, syndications and regulatory matters. He has also advised on a number of mining, refinery and infrastructure projects. He was seconded to the regional office of an international bank, and acted as counsel for the Middle East and South Asia operations. Mr Ahmed heads the shipping and maritime practice and advises ship owners, P&I Clubs, dry docks and ship repair companies on disputes, shipbuilding contracts, arrest of vessels, and cargo claims. Mr Ahmed is a member of the New York State Bar and the Lahore High Court Bar.

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