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Afraa Alhashmi
Advocate
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Afraa Alhashmi is a UAE National Lawyer and is licensed to practice before the UAE Courts. Afraa trained with Alsuwaidi & Company and officially joined the firm in 2021 as an Advocate.
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Regulation of Musataha Rights over commercial lands in Dubai
Decree No (23) of 2022, regulating the grant of Musataha...
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FAQs on Trademark/s Oppositions-United Arab Emirates
Trademarks law in the United Arab Emirates has recently undergone...
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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2022
We are pleased to share with you our contribution to...
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UAE: Will I be stopped at the airport for an ongoing loan?
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The policy of unused leaves in the UAE’s labour law
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Sharia’ Governance Framework for Islamic Financial Institutions in the UAE
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UAE – New Law for Protection of Personal Data
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Copyrights protection regime in the UAE
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Sound Marks Registration in the UAE
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International Trademark/s Filings through Madrid Protocol
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Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE
We are pleased to share our recent insight which feathered in...
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Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments
UAE – Introduction of new classification law of the private...
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FAQs on Trademarks under the UAE law
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Expanded Golden Visa Opportunity in the UAE
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Amended Trademarks Law
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Is it legal to start a business while working in the UAE?
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Legal 500-Dispute Yearbook 2022
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Internship and Training Program at Alsuwaidi & Company
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International judicial delegation
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Non-compete Clause In Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labor Relations and its Executives Regulations and Exceptions Contained Therein
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Alsuwaidi & Company ranked band two in Chambers & Partners Global 2022
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Anti money laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC)
Anti money laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) provisions...
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The UAE’s new Corporate Tax
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Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide to the DIFC and ADGM Courts
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Ship arrest, maritime liens and ship mortgages in the UAE
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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2022
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The UAE has updated its labour laws. What are these updates and what should you do?
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From the 02 of January 2022 a Bounced Cheque will be considered an execution deed
Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020 was issued to...
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بداية من يناير 2022 الشيك المرتجع يعد سنداً تنفيدياً
صدر المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 14 لسنة 2020 بتعديل بعض...
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Decriminalisation of bounced cheques
Amendments on UAE laws involving bounced cheques from 2022 A....
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Global Arbitration Week Dubai (GAR Dubai)
We are proud to be this year’s sponsors of Global...
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Legal Business Week interview with Mohammed Alsuwaidi, September/October 2021
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The Complete Legal Guide to Alsuwaidi & Company – Guide to Litigation & Arbitration in the UAE
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Financial cybercrime since the COVID-19 Pandemic:
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Key Takeaways from Inhouse Congress 2021
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News update: Arbitrations in Dubai
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Afraa obtained a first class honors Bachelor of Laws from Amman University in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. First Class Honors for the Bar Admission Examinations in the Northern Emirates.
She is Licensed as qualified lawyer from the Judicial Department and Ministry of Justice. Afraa is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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Afraa is a UAE National Lawyer and is licensed to practice before the UAE Courts. After training with Alsuwaidi & Company, she qualified in 2021 and joined our dispute resolution team for local litigation.
Her experience to date includes, commercial and labor disputes. Her sector specialisms include construction, employment, and rental disputes.
Afraa is very passionate about her role as a lawyer and enjoys working with clients to reach favorable judgments. She is steadfast in ensuring client rights are claimed and protected. Afraa is active in pro bono work.