Expertise
We have a broad practice encompassing a range of commercial contracts and joint ventures, together with specialisation in agency, distribution, franchising, sale of goods and services, governmental procurement and other forms of contractual structure.

Our lawyers have experience in a range of sectors, including: energy, utilities, financial services, real estate, retail, education, health, construction, transportation, hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, technology and media.

The breadth of knowledge gained from our experience enables us to provide well informed and practical advice, addressing international requirements and standards, together with the specific laws, regulations, practices and customs of the UAE.

Strong commercial focus and deep local knowledge distinguishes Hadef & Partners. Many of our lawyers have practical industry experience and understand nuances inherent in key industry sectors in our region.

Because we understand that commercial outcomes require integrated legal solutions, we work with our colleagues in our Employment, Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Financial Services and Real Estate teams as part of a total response to our clients' needs.

We advise on all manner and aspects of commercial transactions and matters including:
  • contracts associated with the manufacture and sale of goods and services
  • antitrust and competition
  • fraud and anti-money laundering
  • real estate and property
  • information technology, media and telecommunications
  • banking and finance
  • restructuring and insolvency
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • private equity
  • financial services and regulation
  • employment
  • intellectual property
  • insurance
  • arbitration, mediation and disputes.
Highly recommended, Chambers Global, 2009

“Sources describe it as ‘a superior local firm handling good quality work’”
Chambers Global, 2009

“This local firm is vying for pre-eminence and quietly building up respect in the market … ‘this is a top firm and the lawyers really understand the whole of the UAE too”
Chambers Global, 2009

“The firm is no stranger to the international market … With its proactive outlook and strong grip on the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets, the outfit earns consistent market praise – ‘it is an impressive firm that is growing stronger’”
Chambers Global, 2008