Hadef & Partners

Promoting Progress

Our Culture

The future. It’s something we can simply let happen to us, or it’s something we can plan for and prepare for – to shape possibilities, create opportunities. And make the most of them. For over 40 years, we’ve demonstrated the most powerful way to make an impact on the world is to do things together. Join us. And just imagine how far we can progress.

At Hadef & Partners, you are given the chance to work alongside a talented and diverse team, contributing to transformative projects and transactions that are influencing the fabric of the UAE, and that impact both local and international clients. The opportunities presented at Hadef & Partners and unique and we encourage you to take advantage of them.

More than just opportunity, success requires resilience. Persistence. Not simply to seize opportunity, but to plan for what's next, to innovate, anticipate change and adapt to meet it successfully. And grow, further. Your future starts here and now. Join a world-class specialist law firm, with over four decades of experience making ‘what’s next’ happen today, for our clients, communities, and colleagues.

Culture

Inside Hadef & Partners

At Hadef & Partners, you tap into experience and insight gathered over 40 years of working together to make a real difference for our clients, our colleagues and our communities.

Precise Standards

We insist on excellence in all we do. It's how we built our reputation, and how we keep it. We demand the best from ourselves, to ensure it's what we provide our clients, relentlessly.

An environment to learn and grow

To prepare our clients to make the most of change, we prepare ourselves. We keep learning, keep evolving, through training, development and ultimately advising on some of the most significant projects and transactions in the UAE and beyond.

Your chance to make an impact

It's your expertise that makes our firm. That's why we empower you to own your career, with the support you need to seize every opportunity. Everyone has the space and encouragement to pursue the goals, interests and passions that make them who they are.

A family business

The firm's culture fosters genuine relationships, collaboration, and mutual respect, creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone. The close-knit atmosphere makes it feel like a family.

Our Team

Hear from our people

I'm inspired by the opportunity to tackle complex legal challenges and make a meaningful difference for our clients. Hadef & Partners supports this by adopting a collaborative environment, offering continuous learning opportunities, and providing the guidance needed to excel in my role.

Omar Al Heloo

Partner
Working at Hadef & Partners has greatly enhanced my career as a legal assistant. Gaining experience across multiple departments has broadened my skills, deepened my legal knowledge, and improved my adaptability. The supportive environment, mentoring, and amazing colleagues have been key to my professional and personal growth, boosting my confidence in handling legal tasks.

Lynn George Abraham

Legal Assistant
Hadef & Partners is an amazing place to work. As one of the largest firms in the Middle East, the knowledge and diversity you encounter on a daily basis is incredible. The firm has a prestigious heritage in the UAE, having drafted a number of the country’s laws and regulations – and you can feel that legacy as you walk around our offices. But Hadef & Partners is also a very progressive firm, with a mix of intelligent Emirati and internationally trained lawyers, that can prepare clients for whatever may come next in their journey. Culturally, the firm has a family feel to it, and it is an inspiring place to work.

Adam Breedon

Head of Marketing & Business Development
I get inspired in my job by the diverse and colourful expertise acquired by our distinguished lawyers and counsels in our firm, which I had the pleasure of working with during my training rotations. This has immensely helped me in widening my perspective in life and law to take on the risks that I need to help advance on a personal and professional level.

Hayfaa Nasri

Trainee Solicitor (England & Wales)
As an Associate in the Banking & Finance team at Hadef & Partners, I am inspired by the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the legal environment in the UAE. Our firm's supportive and encouraging environment allows me to continuously broaden my knowledge and expertise in order to focus on and deliver an exceptional service to our clients.

Aziz Yasin

Associate

Starting your career

Graduates

Graduates joining Hadef & Partners can expect a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters growth and learning. The firm is committed to nurturing new talent by providing comprehensive training, continuous professional development, and opportunities to work on challenging and impactful cases. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Hadef & Partners ensures that young legal professionals are well-equipped to thrive and succeed in their careers.

Make an impact

Experienced Lawyers

Our legal teams are dynamic, continually growing, and recognized as some of the best in their field. We recruit qualified lawyers throughout the year for most of our practice areas. As a full service firm, we welcome experienced lawyers from a variety of backgrounds and practice areas to advance their careers with a leading law firm. At Hadef & Partners, individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives collaborate in an open and inclusive environment.

Explore opportunities

Business Operations

We have assembled a team of top-tier professionals from various fields and disciplines. By combining their expertise with advanced technologies, we tackle our clients' challenges and uncover new opportunities. Whether your expertise lies in finance, business development, human resources, risk and compliance, legal support, or technology, we are eager to connect with dedicated and talented individuals who are looking to excel in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Careers at Hadef & Partners

If you are interested in a career with Hadef & Partners, please follow the link below.

recruitment@hadefpartners.com