About Us

Shaping UAE law for over 40 years

Hadef & Partners is a long-established UAE law firm with an outstanding, diverse group of over 100 lawyers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Our team consists of lawyers from the UAE, the Middle East and the international arena. For 40+ years, we’ve developed deep expertise, forged lasting relationships and gathered commercial insight to help clients of every type, size, and sector thrive in the UAE and beyond. 

We work to understand our world and the forces that shape it today, to better advise our clients now, and ensure they are well prepared for the future. 

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Users
100+
Lawyers
Law
250+
UAE Laws Drafted
Experience
45+
Years of Market Experience
Chart
20+
Jurisdictions in which our lawyers are qualified to practice
Testimonials

What people say about Hadef & Partners

  • Hadef have market-leading experience of the local courts and knowledge of UAE law. This gives them the edge over many competitors in the international arbitration market because they provide clients with an all-round service from advice, to arbitration, to enforcement of awards – and all the local skirmishes in between. They have excellent lawyers with unrivalled understanding of the local market.  

    Legal 500 2024
    Arbitration
  • Hadef & Partners are good people to work with, with a good understanding of the law. They are steeped in their understanding of regulations, and therefore understand the local context well.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Capital Markets
  • Hadef & Partners always finds the best solution for complex matters, with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Dispute Resolution
  • Hadef & Partners stands out due to their swift turnaround times and personalized service. Their dedication to understanding the unique needs of their client, rather than adopting one approach, is what differentiates them from other firms.

    Legal 500 2024
    Dispute Resolution
  • Hadef & Partners are flexible, smart, creative, reliable, rapid and proactive.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Dispute Resolution
Careers

Working at Hadef & Partners

It's people who make our firm. Whatever your background, we seek talented individuals, driven to think ahead. 

Our expertise sets us apart. That's why we empower our people to own their career, with the support needed to seize opportunities. Everyone has the space and encouragement to pursue the goals, interests and passions that make them who they are. 

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Our offices

Abu Dhabi
Hadef & Partners LLC, 12th Floor,
The Blue Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Street
P.O. Box 3727, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Dubai
Hadef & Partners LLC, Level 5, Building 3,
Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai
P.O. Box 37172, Dubai, UAE
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