Hadef & Partners has a market leading practice focused on director and shareholder disputes, representing corporations, shareholders, directors, and officers embroiled in complex corporate disagreements. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling disputes involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, minority shareholder oppression, mismanagement, improper related-party transactions, fraud, and other forms of shareholder and director misconduct. We litigate director and shareholder cases before UAE courts as well as arbitral tribunals.
Our director and shareholder disputes team combines formidable litigation skills with an in-depth understanding of UAE corporate law and governance regulations. We work closely with our clients to investigate allegations, identify potential claims or defenses, and devise tailored legal strategies focused on expedient dispute resolution and minimizing disruptions to business operations. Our advocacy approach balances steadfast representation of our clients' rights with pragmatic efforts to pursue negotiated settlements when aligned with their commercial interests. Throughout all phases, we provide clients with frank counsel on the legal merits and commercial implications of disputes involving directors and shareholders.