Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 1
Chambers Review
Hadef & Partners is a leading full-service law firm with offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is best known for its substantial domestic litigation practice, which is regularly cited as one of the most capable departments in this field. Its lawyers represent an impressive list of international and domestic clients at all levels of the Emirati court system. The team has considerable experience concerning financial services disputes. Further areas of expertise include shareholder and agency disputes, as well as white-collar crime cases.
Strengths
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"Hadef & Partners always finds the best solution for complex matters, with a high level of accuracy and professionalism."
"Hadef & Partners can analyse in-depth and find convincing arguments to protect their clients."
"Hadef are in a different level. They are very organised, timely and extremely responsive to any queries a client may have."
"Hadef & Partners' dispute resolution practice exhibits impressive strengths, including their expertise, client-centric approach, strategic thinking, negotiation skills and proactive case management."
"Hadef & Partners always finds the best solution for complex matters, with a high level of accuracy and professionalism."
"Hadef & Partners can analyse in-depth and find convincing arguments to protect their clients."
"Hadef are in a different level. They are very organised, timely and extremely responsive to any queries a client may have."
"Hadef & Partners' dispute resolution practice exhibits impressive strengths, including their expertise, client-centric approach, strategic thinking, negotiation skills and proactive case management."
Notable Practitioners
Abdulrahman Juma heads the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Dubai. He handles a range of disputes relating to issues such as taxation, IP and foreign investment, and is active before both the local and federal courts.
"He is a very smart and intelligent lawyer."
"On local issues he is excellent."
Walid Azzam is noted for his frequent work on high-value commercial disputes, in addition to his expertise in white-collar crime and asset recovery.
"He has good drafting and communication skills, and his legal knowledge is good."
"Walid Azzam is a hyper-sharp individual."