Department profile
Hadef & Partners

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Hadef & Partners

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Hadef & Partners has a large and market leading dispute resolution practice. We have extensive experience of UAE, regional and multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration, as well as other forms of alternative dispute resolution and associated work such as investigation and evidence collection

Our team of Arab and western lawyers is headed by senior litigators with judicial and commercial backgrounds and is well known for adopting practical and commercially aware approach to disputes

 

To the extent that a negotiated outcome cannot be achieved, our experienced litigators are able to represent clients in appropriate forums outlined:

 

UAE litigation

Our court advocates have extensive experience in UAE litigation. Our advocates have full rights of audience before the various UAE courts and tribunals

 

DIFC Courts

Our registered DIFC practitioners are well versed in the rules and regulations of the DIFC courts. The firm is a member of the DIFC Court Users Committee and has the ability to appear with full rights of audience before the DIFC Court

 

Arbitration

Our lawyers have extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration. We represent a broad array of clients in various UAE court appointed, ad hoc, DIAC, Dubai Municipality, ADCCI, DIFC-LCIA, LMAA, ICC, UNCITRAL, GAFTA and FOSFA arbitrations

We have worked on many of the most significant and high-profile commercial litigation cases heard before UAE and DIFC courts, and act on complex, high value arbitrations

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hadef & Partners has a highly developed dispute resolution department that is well respected by clients and peers. It has a wealth of arbitration experience in the region and benefits from a diverse team of Emirati and international lawyers. Hadef is especially known for its financial services expertise and regularly acts as co-counsel alongside international law firms on multi-jurisdictional disputes. The firm acts for both claimants and respondents on debt recovery and liquidation actions and is also active in employment and shareholder disputes.

Strengths

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  • Hadef & Partners is an exceptional law firm that consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise, commercial awareness and responsiveness.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Hadef & Partners' advice reflects a high level of commercial awareness, balancing legal risk with practical business needs. This enables us to make informed decisions with confidence.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • The department consistently delivers high-quality legal support.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • The firm is very committed and pays close attention to the details.

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  • Hadef & Partners offers clients the combination of deep regional expertise and an international perspective, along with commercially-attuned legal advice, responsiveness and agility.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Adrian Chadwick
    Band 3Adrian Chadwick

    Adrian Chadwick

    Adrian Chadwick handles a broad range of litigation, and also acts as both arbitration counsel and arbitrator in a number of cases. His wide-ranging commercial disputes practice is complemented by a specialism in maritime and trade cases.
    • I'm a big fan of Adrian Chadwick. He's really calm and knows his stuff. He's been in the region a long time and always advises on the broader context.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingZarghona Fazal
    Up and ComingZarghona Fazal

    Zarghona Fazal

    Zarghona Fazal is an increasingly prominent partner in the disputes team at Hadef & Partners. She handles a varied caseload of matters, including litigation in the courts of the DIFC and ADGM as well as big-ticket international arbitrations.

    • Zarghona Fazal is very helpful and very sharp.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

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United Arab Emirates

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