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Walid Azzam

Partner, Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
  • Walid is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department. He specializes in complex Commercial and Corporate arbitration and litigation, often with multi-jurisdictional elements.

    Walid joined Hadef & Partners in 2005. During that time, he has developed specialist knowledge of managing large scale, disputes and has acted on a number of high-profile banking and commercial matters. Walid advises a diverse group of clients; including publicly traded and multi-national companies, as well as high net worth individuals on various contentious matters including insolvency related issues.

    Walid also specializes in local and international asset tracings, recovery and investigations and has been recognized as one of the leading individuals in the UAE for asset recovery.

    He advises on financial crimes as well as on extradition and mutual legal assistance matters.

    Walid has a Juris Doctorate and is admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar. He routinely lectures, and sits on various panels that deal with a variety of issues relating to regional legal trends and developments.

    Admissions

    • Massachusetts State Bar
    Languages
    English
    Arabic
Languages
English
Arabic
Testimonials

What people say about Walid Azzam

  • Walid is hyper-sharp.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Corporate Compliance & Investigations
  • He is fully immersed in the Middle East. He is a great presenter with an incredibly busy practice. He is very professional and a great person to work with.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Corporate Compliance & Investigations
  • He has good drafting and communication skills, and his legal knowledge is good.

    Chambers Global 2024
    Dispute Resolution
  • Walid goes the extra mile to ensure everything is in accordance with the law.

    Chambers Global 2023
    Dispute Resolution
  • Walid is extremely responsive and patient. He will always provide a solution or response which is both thorough and practical.

    Chambers Global 2023
    Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation partner Walid Azzam has time and again proved that responsiveness and legal expertise at the highest levels of a law firm are readily attainable. Walid is constantly reachable and his legal knowledge impresses even the most seasoned litigators in the market.

    Legal 500 2024
    Dispute Resolution
  • Walid Azzam has solid experience in local laws. He provides precise advice and makes recommendations that take into account both the commercial and legal aspects of any dispute.

    Legal 500 2024
    Dispute Resolution