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Hadef & Partners

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Hadef & Partners

Hadef & Partners

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Hadef & Partners is a leading independent UAE law firm with over 100 lawyers across their offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Founded in 1980 by Dr.Hadef AlDhaheri, who served as Minister of Justice from 2008-2014, they have become an internationally respected, full-service law firm supporting local, regional and international clients and government entities.

Firm Overview

In a world of rapid change, understanding where you’re heading starts with analyzing where you’ve been. While some simply talk about change, Hadef & Partners study it; plan for it; and ensure their clients thrive from it.


Hadef & Partners have spent decades embracing change in the UAE and beyond, harnessing the law’s potential to advance ambition and drive progress. For over 40 years, they have been alongside their clients at the critical moments, helping them to develop business, protect assets, settle disputes, and move forward with confidence.


Success in these critical moments requires a focused vision, tenacious approach and detailed understanding of their clients and the sectors in which they operate. Applying unparalleled insight, strategic foresight and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence, they deliver bespoke advice that ensures businesses remain one step ahead.


Hadef & Partners' objective is fundamentally to promote progress, advance ambition and create confidence. That’s what they set out to achieve on every project, with every client, and across every practice area. Ultimately meaning that institutions are stronger and more resilient. Businesses are more focused and innovative. And people live in a society that’s thriving and vibrant.

Practice Areas and Offices

Hadef & Partners is a full-service law firm with offices in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. They cater to local and international clients across the Middle East region. The firm has grown significantly in recent years and is now one of the leading firms in the UAE with a diverse team of over 100 lawyers. The firm provides legal services across all sectors and practice areas including Banking and Finance, Construction and Engineering, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Government and Regulatory, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Maritime and Shipping, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Tax and Telecommunications. They are often called upon to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes.

International Work

Hadef & Partners has extensive experience in catering to the needs of international clients from across the globe. The firm's multi-lingual lawyers who collectively speak over 15 languages understand the cultural nuances of working with foreign companies and are skilled at communicating complex legal issues simply and effectively. The firm often advises overseas investors and companies looking to enter or expand into the Middle East market. Hadef & Partners assists international clients on aspects such as corporate structuring, compliance with foreign ownership laws, regulatory requirements, operational issues as well as drafting and negotiating key agreements. When necessary, they also have the capability to coordinate with legal counsel from the client’s home jurisdiction.


In cross-border transactions and disputes as well as matters that touch multiple jurisdictions, Hadef & Partners’ appreciation of international legal systems allows them to provide appropriate advice. Backed by robust experience and resources, Hadef & Partners delivers efficient, nuanced and strategic advice to help overseas companies mitigate legal risks and leverage opportunities when doing business across the Middle East.

Ranked Offices

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United Arab Emirates - Head office
United Arab Emirates
  • Abu Dhabi
    12th Floor, Blue Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 3727
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Hadef & Partners

Global Practice Guide
Rachel Hill
India Dawson
Lucy Melville
Hamza Shehryar
Authored by
Rachel Hill, India Dawson, Lucy Melville, Hamza Shehryar
Article • May 2023
Global Practice Guide
Rachel Hill
India Dawson
Lucy Melville
Hamza Shehryar
Authored by
Rachel Hill, India Dawson, Lucy Melville, Hamza Shehryar
Article • May 2023

Hadef & Partners rankings

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United Arab Emirates
Banking & Finance
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Banking & Finance
4
Banking & Finance
4
Band 4
Lawyers
Alan N Rodgers
4
Alan N Rodgers
4
Band 4
Capital Markets
1 Department
Department
Capital Markets
3
Capital Markets
3
Band 3
Capital Markets: Equity
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
3
Yasser Omar
3
Band 3
Commercial Contracts
1 Department
3 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Commercial Contracts
2
Commercial Contracts
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Faraj A Ahnish
E
Faraj A Ahnish
E
Eminent Practitioners
Sadiq Jafar
E
Sadiq Jafar
E
Eminent Practitioners
Victoria Woods
3
Victoria Woods
Head of Commercial Contracts
3
Band 3
Construction
1 Department
Department
Construction
5
Construction
5
Band 5
Corporate Compliance & Investigations
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Walid Azzam
3
Walid Azzam
3
Band 3
Corporate/M&A
1 Department
Department
Corporate/M&A
5
Corporate/M&A
5
Band 5
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
3
Yasser Omar
3
Band 3
Dispute Resolution
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Dispute Resolution
2
Dispute Resolution
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Adrian Chadwick
2
Adrian Chadwick
2
Band 2
Dispute Resolution: Domestic
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Dispute Resolution: Domestic
1
Dispute Resolution: Domestic
1
Band 1
Lawyers
Abdulrahman Juma
1
Abdulrahman Juma
1
Band 1
Walid Azzam
3
Walid Azzam
3
Band 3
Employment
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Employment
2
Employment
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Rachel Hill
3
Rachel Hill
Head of Employment
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Intellectual Property
2
Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
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