Provided by Hadef & Partners
With almost two decades of practical experience, Hadef & Partners' construction lawyers have extensive technical expertise in engineering and construction law across the UAE and MENA region. Our team handles complex issues spanning project conception to completion – from drafting contracts, navigating regulatory approvals to resolving multi-faceted disputes through litigation and arbitration.
In particular, Hadef has profound expertise in tackling thorny issues like delay and disruption disputes, defective works, payment claims, performance guarantees and termination of contracts. We represent a broad spectrum of clients including developers, contractors, consultants, funders and suppliers. Our key clients in Dubai comprise leading names like Johnson Controls, Al Ghurair Construction, Nurol LLC, Tristar Engineering among others.
Additionally, our Abu Dhabi practice allows close coordination with government departments and ruling family interests granting a balanced approach to disputes resolution. Our localized expertise in litigation and arbitration sets Hadef apart from global firms without such capabilities.
Provided by Chambers
Heavyweight domestic law firm Hadef & Partners offers a robust construction practice that is able to represent clients at all levels of the UAE and DIFC courts, utilising its substantial knowledge of local litigation. The firm also often assists with arbitration claims against government entities, and acts for a wide variety of international clients.
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Hadef & Partners benefits from a diverse team of lawyers who have a deep understanding of the local legal landscape.
Hadef & Partners benefits from a diverse team of lawyers who have a deep understanding of the local legal landscape.
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Scott Hutton leads the engineering and construction practice, having joined Hadef towards the end of 2024 after leaving BLK Partners. His considerable experience encompasses disputes originating from the construction of high-end residential real estate projects, hotels and office towers.
He is a very competent and knowledgeable individual who is very easy to get on with. Scott is a hard-working, knowledgeable and highly respected lawyer.
Scott Hutton has so much experience in the market and has a very practical approach – he can spot commercial issues and things that could cause trouble.
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Provided by Hadef & Partners
Al Ghurair Construction
Johnson Controls
Nurol
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