Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 5
About
Provided by Hadef & Partners
Hadef & Partners is regarded as having a deep understanding of our region's business and legal environment. Our international and regional clients gain the benefit of our long-standing presence in the UAE, which corresponds to a wealth of knowledge and contacts in relation to the structuring and conduct of business.
In the UAE, we regularly advise on significant equity capital market transactions, as well as substantial private placements, privatisations, corporate mergers, disposals and acquisitions, and restructurings.
A large part of our corporate offering consists of the provision of legal advice in relation to the formation of companies, establishment of branch and representative offices, and related agency and sponsorship arrangements, both inside and outside the UAE's free zones and special economic areas. The firm has acted in the establishment of the vast majority of premier public and private joint stock companies in the UAE.
Whether completing a groundbreaking public equities offering or setting up a business in a free zone, our 30 years of experience in the UAE ensures our clients receive a well-rounded and considered service.
Our lawyers pioneered western style IPOs in the UAE and have advised on more IPOs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai than any other law firm. On many occasions, we assisted in the creation of procedures and standards used by governmental authorities.
Chambers Review
Hadef & Partners is a leading domestic law firm with considerable longevity and depth of experience throughout the UAE. The group's corporate division is highly seasoned in acquisitions and has a notably broad practice also encompassing joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The firm is regularly instructed by international law firms to act as local counsel on M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- Hadef acted for Islamic insurer Watania in relation to its merger with Dar Al Takaful.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hadef provides consistently prompt and reliable turnaround times without compromising on the quality of the advice."
"The team at Hadef is very business-oriented. They always try to find solutions that allow us to meet our targets while still being compliant with local law."
"They distil very complicated issues down to simple points."
"Hadef provides consistently prompt and reliable turnaround times without compromising on the quality of the advice."
"The team at Hadef is very business-oriented. They always try to find solutions that allow us to meet our targets while still being compliant with local law."
"They distil very complicated issues down to simple points."
Notable Practitioners
Yasser Omar heads the corporate team at Hadef from the firm's Abu Dhabi office. He has extensive experience advising on cross-border M&A and corporate restructurings.
"Yasser is a safe pair of hands on UAE law matters. We value him for his responsiveness and his dedication to ensure that optimal resources are allocated to our matters. The final advice is always prompt, useful and valuable."
"He is always available to support on any matter that falls within his areas of expertise and goes above and beyond by providing practical and workable solutions to the issues at hand."