Welcome to AFFAKI
AFFAKI is an independent law firm specialising in international dispute resolution, banking and finance law and regulation, and law reforms in transition economies.
We offer our professional services around the world in civil law, international law and comparative Arab laws, in three languages: Arabic, English and French.
Our members are empaneled arbitrators with the leading arbitration institutions in Europe, Asia, MENA, Oceania and the Americas.
We share our culture of excellence with a network of leading independent firms from around the world with which we work to service our clients’ cross-border interests.
AFFAKI is proud of its pro bono commitment and is actively engaged in charitable and community projects.
You may download our brochure here: Our Firm’s Brochure, or if you prefer a printed copy, we would be glad to send you our firm brochure free of charge by post upon receipt of your request here
Firm in the News
23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day
13 March 2020, Istanbul.
Georges Affaki will present remarks on improved case management in international arbitration.
EIFR – European Institute of Financial Regulation
28 February 2020, Paris.
Georges Affaki will present the new HCJP report on arbitration in banking and finance.
ICC MENA Conference
17 February 2020, Dubai.
Georges Affaki will moderate a panel of judges on the interaction between national courts and international arbitration.
Insight 8, January 2020
Could the UN and EU sanctions on Iran snap back?
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia
On arbitration in Saudi Arabia, SCCA News interview of Georges Affaki
Prime Finance Conference
3-4 February 2020, The Hague.
Georges Affaki will address the topic of arbitration of climate change-related disputes.
The EU Countermeasures to Foreign Sanctions
Listen to Georges Affaki’s interview on France Info
Insight 7, May 2018
Preliminary comments on the U.A.E. Federal Arbitration Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration.