“The lawyers we worked with on our case were very diligent and extremely professional. They were very easy to work with, prompt and generous with their time.”
Legal 500, 2022
“Hadef & Partners have a strong team which communicate openly with each other and agree on and set team goals based on outcomes and results, rather than just on the amount of work being done.”
Legal 500, 2022
“They are able to tackle issues with a wide perspective and formulate effective problem resolution options.”
Legal 500, 2022
“They are always available, pro-active and dedicated. The team is very knowledgeable, professional, honest and trustworthy.”
Legal 500, 2022
“They are very good lawyers, especially on matters relating to local UAE issues. I rate them very highly.”
Chambers Global, 2022
“They provide a good service, good advice and they are very responsive.”
Chambers Global, 2022
Clients praise Hadef & Partners' “extremely wide-ranging and extensive knowledge in the international field,” pointing to the firm as a “stellar leader in the legal field in the UAE.”
Chambers Global, 2022
Highly developed dispute resolution team that is well respected by clients and peers for work undertaken in local courts. Also has a wealth of arbitration experience in the region, and benefits from a diverse team of Emirati and international lawyers.
Chambers Global, 2021
Sources highlight the team’s “incredible knowledge of local laws and cost-consciousness,” further appreciating that its “turnaround time is great.”
Chambers Global, 2021
Another interviewee heaped praise on the team, saying: “They are always professional, always thorough, always client-friendly and always available.”
Chambers Global, 2021
One source endorses the firm for its "strength and depth in understanding the complex and untested areas of UAE law when taking projects into a space where, if it is the first of its kind, issues arise." The same interviewee adds: "They have access to people that most firms don't necessarily have."
Chambers Global, 2021
Abdulrahman Juma is “excellent knowledge of local laws”, “exceptional in handling shareholder and employment disputes” and “he is one of the finest lawyers in the country, an excellent draftsman and a brilliant litigator.”
Chambers Global, 2021
“A client thought: “One of the best things about Hadef is their team members have qualifications from different countries and belong to different cultures. They are well placed to understand any issues at hand and are able to provide realistic solutions.”
Chambers Global, 2020
“The attention to detail and preparation for hearings is magnificently impressive.” Sources added: “Their Arabic-speaking lawyers are quite invaluable when issues of UAE law come up.”
Chambers Global, 2019
“Top-tier lawyers with in-depth knowledge of UAE law.”
Chambers Global, 2019
“Clients find the firm to have ‘the experience and case management skills to handle the significant disputes’. They further observe that ‘the service is of international quality’.”
Chambers Global, 2018
“One peer who worked with the firm as co-counsel noted that it was ‘consistent across the board for quality’.”
Chambers Global, 2018
“They have been very helpful and professional; they provide regular updates, they're attentive to detail and they provide legal advice and support.”
Chambers Global, 2017
“Clients say: ‘They have given me the best service that I could expect’.”
Chambers Global, 2017
“Very strong Arabic skills, well-staffed with DIFC lawyers with excellent knowledge and experience.”
Asian-MENA Counsel – In-House Community Survey 2016
“Regarded by some as ‘the best UAE firm for disputes that require both local court and Western experience’.”
Legal 500, 2016
A local disputes powerhouse, excelling in local and DIFC court litigation. Also very active in arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Offers considerable expertise in construction, shipping and general commercial disputes.
Chambers Global 2015
"We were impressed by the very quick action they took in protecting our interests, and by their full understanding of our business."
Chambers Global 2015
"Hadef & Partners has a good blend of international experience and Arabic capabilities."
Chambers Global 2015
A well-rounded offering with an emphasis on the hospitality sector, encompassing acquisition, development, licensing and operational matters. A noteworthy real estate dispute resolution practice staffed by English and Arabic-speaking lawyers.
Chambers Global 2015
"A top choice for local counsel - they have an excellent knowledge of the way the UAE works."
Chambers Global 2015
Advises media and technology companies on marketing, licensing and franchising agreements. Huge manpower and experience in contentious matters make the firm a strong choice for the enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as the collection of related royalties.
Chambers Global 2015
Clients say "The partners' depth of insight into the law as applicable to court disputes was without comparison in the region." "They managed to establish a good relationship with us as the senior managers and have an excellent command of client relations."
Chambers Global 2014
A go-to-team on transactional matters, particularly advising lenders on shipping finance deals. Recognised depth and breadth of experience in dispute resolution, including trade and sanctions disputes, admiralty claims and insurance.
Chambers Global 2014
An "established domestic practice offering the full range of IP services, from trademarks and copyrights to domain names. Advises high-profile clients on local and regional IP strategies. Extensive experience in IP related disputes before the relevant authorities as well as UAE civil and criminal courts."
Chambers Global 2014
The firm's highly regarded dispute resolution team often represents clients before local courts in trade mark infringement disputes.
Chambers Global 2013
Hadef & Partners is a vital part of the fabric of the UAE disputes scene.
Chambers Global 2013
Hadef & Partners' local law capability means it can combine an ability to appear before UAE courts with the expertise and experience needed to represent clients in international arbitrations, DIFC court disputes and special tribunals.
Chambers Global 2013
Hadef & Partners is ‘an invaluable resource when dealing with UAE court matters or with the UAE judicial authorities’, and fields an ‘extraordinarily receptive and immensely capable’ litigation team that is ‘among the best in the UAE’.
Legal 500 2013
Sources say: "We are very happy with the quality of service and intelligence of the team." "Head and shoulders above the other local firms in arbitration." "They keep us on our toes."
Chambers Global 2013