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  • Hadef & Partners has a preeminent commercial litigation practice representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across the UAE. Our team of seasoned litigators has an outstanding track record of success in matters involving complex commercial contracts, corporate governance issues, joint venture disputes, shareholder actions, and business torts. We defend the interests of companies, entrepreneurs, investors and high-net-worth individuals in litigation before federal and local UAE courts.

    Our commercial litigation approach combines robust legal expertise with a nuanced understanding of the UAE's business landscape. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific commercial objectives and map out litigation strategies that effectively protect their legal rights while limiting disruptions to operations. Our lawyers leverage in-depth case preparation, proven courtroom skills, and an extensive network of subject matter experts to build strong cases and achieve favorable resolutions. Throughout the litigation process, we provide clients with insightful counsel, vigorous representation, and pragmatic advice aligned with their business imperatives.

    Our team also comprises seasoned litigators who have extensive experience navigating the distinct common law frameworks and procedures of the DIFC and ADGM freeoznes. We handle complex commercial disputes involving contracts, joint ventures, shareholder actions, financial services regulations, investment management issues, and other corporate matters adjudicated in the DIFC and ADGM Courts.

    We meticulously prepare cases by analyzing the merits through the lens of the DIFC and ADGM's common law jurisprudence and global best practices. Our advocacy approach blends robust legal arguments with a pragmatic business mindset to secure favorable outcomes for clients through negotiated resolutions or steadfast courtroom representation when needed. Throughout the litigation process, we provide strategic counsel anchored on our specialized knowledge of the DIFC and ADGM's legal framework and commercial environment.

    • Abdulrahman Juma

      Deputy Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Dubai
      Dispute Resolution
      a.juma@hadefpartners.com
    • Adrian Chadwick

      Partner, Deputy Head of Dispute Resolution, Dubai and Head of Maritime, Transport & Trade
      Dispute Resolution
      a.chadwick@hadefpartners.com
    • Salih A. Ahnaish

      Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution, Abu Dhabi
      Dispute Resolution
      s.ahnaish@hadefpartners.com
    • Walid Azzam

      Partner, Dispute Resolution
      Dispute Resolution
      w.azzam@hadefpartners.com
    • Zarghona Fazal

      Partner, Arbitration and Head of DIFC/ADGM Litigation
      Dispute Resolution
      z.fazal@hadefpartners.com
    • Ghalib Mahmoud

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      g.mahmoud@hadefpartners.com
    • Karim Mahmoud

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      k.mahmoud@hadefpartners.com
    • Khaled Al Hayyas

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      k.hayyas@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohamed Eissa

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      m.eissa@hadefpartners.com
    • Rami Obeid

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      r.obeid@hadefpartners.com
    • Rami Omar

      Partner
      Dispute Resolution
      r.omar@hadefpartners.com
    • Khalid El Derderi

      Senior Legal Consultant
      Dispute Resolution
      k.derderi@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohamed Wahba

      Senior Legal Consultant
      Dispute Resolution
      m.wahba@hadefpartners.com
    • Mutasim Khalil Ismail

      Senior Legal Consultant
      Dispute Resolution
      m.ismail@hadefpartners.com
    • Rashed Faidhallah

      Head of Execution & Enforcement
      Dispute Resolution
      r.faidhallah@hadefpartners.com
    • Nasser Ali Boausaibah

      Senior Advocate
      Dispute Resolution
      n.ali@hadefpartners.com
    • Ahmed Eldemerdash

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      a.demerdash@hadefpartners.com
    • Ahmed Maali

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      a.maali@hadefpartners.com
    • Ayman Mohamed

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      a.mohamed@hadefpartners.com
    • Fawzi Abdullah Ahnish

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      f.abdullah@hadefpartners.com
    • Harriet McLaughlin

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      h.mclaughlin@hadefpartners.com
    • Maria Lezala

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      m.lezala@hadefpartners.com
    • Mian Abdul Hannan

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      h.mian@hadefpartners.com
    • Michael Farchakh

      Senior Associate
      Engineering & Construction
      m.farchakh@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohamed Eid

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      m.eid@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohammed Abbas Al-Obaidi

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      m.abbas@hadefpartners.com
    • Tareq Obeidat

      Senior Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      t.obeidat@hadefpartners.com
    • Omar Al Tamimi

      Advocate
      Dispute Resolution
      o.altamimi@hadefpartners.com
    • Abdallah Doudin

      Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      a.doudin@hadefpartners.com
    • Ahmed Mohammed Haji Alhammadi

      Associate
      Dispute Resolution
      a.alhammadi@hadefpartners.com
    • Rawda AlRaeesi

      Trainee Advocate
      r.alraeesi@hadefpartners.com
    • Ayman Saey

      Senior Paralegal
      Dispute Resolution
      a.saey@hadefpartners.com
Key Contacts
  • Abdulrahman Juma

    a.juma@hadefpartners.com
  • Adrian Chadwick

    a.chadwick@hadefpartners.com
  • Walid Azzam

    w.azzam@hadefpartners.com
  • Salih A. Ahnaish

    s.ahnaish@hadefpartners.com
  • Zarghona Fazal

    z.fazal@hadefpartners.com
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