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Victoria Woods

Partner, Head of Commercial
Commercial
  • Victoria is an English qualified solicitor holding a Bachelors degree in Law with more than twenty years’ experience as a practising solicitor gained from both the UK and the UAE markets.

    Victoria heads the Commercial Practice at Hadef & Partners, frequently advising both local and international clients on cross-border transactions involving, IP and brand protection, commercial agency, data protection, consumer protection and competition law issues, across a wide range of business operational matters including the sale of goods and services, outsourcing, and consultancy arrangements, distribution, franchising, e-commerce, and hospitality management.

    Victoria’s commercial advisory practice covers a range of corporate commercial topics, in a number of sectors including TMT, food and beverage, FinTech, leisure and hospitality, healthcare and life sciences, education, and consumer goods and retail. She provides strategic advice relating to the growth of her clients’ businesses, and their relationships with their customers and third parties, advising on transactional matters including joint venture, agency, franchising and licensing arrangements. She supports her clients with the preparation and negotiation of partnering and collaboration agreements, technology and software licensing, hosting and support contracts, distribution and manufacturing agreements, IP licensing, hospitality management documentation, data transfer agreements, and customer and supplier terms and conditions.

    Victoria has been with Hadef & Partners in Dubai since 2012, prior to which she practised at London City firm Lewis Silkin LLP, predominantly advising clients on corporate transactional and commercial matters in the media and healthcare sectors.

    Admissions

    • Solicitor, England & Wales
    Languages
    English
Languages
English
Testimonials

What people say about Victoria Woods

  • Victoria is very experienced, commercial and really knows her stuff. She's a personable, incredibly hard-working and diligent all-rounder.

    Chambers Global 2024
    TMT
  • Victoria is fantastic. She is a pleasure to deal with, and has a strong commercial mindset combined with an in-depth understanding of local laws.

    Chambers Global 2022
    Commercial Contracts
  • Victoria Woods is a standout. She is knowledgeable, commercial, and adept at understanding international clients’ needs.

    Chambers Global 2023
    Commercial Contracts