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  • Hadef & Partners have prepared, or participated in the preparation of, more than 200 Federal and Emirate Government level laws and regulations to support a wide array of government regulatory initiatives.

    The team has a strong track-record in advising on complex regulatory and public law matters.  

    We are honoured to have been able to serve the UAE Federal and Emirate Governments for the past 40 years as a trusted advisor on some of the UAE’s most significant and strategic matters. Our experience and knowledge of the issues, considerations and workings of governments is second to none.   

    As a premier advisor to sovereign states, our work has a direct impact on domestic, regional, and international initiatives. This understanding is at the forefront our work, our communication, and our values.  

    We are proud to be regularly involved in groundbreaking developments that shape the regulatory and business landscape of the United Arab Emirates.  

    • Dr. Faraj Ahnish

      Founding Partner
    • Sadiq Jafar

      Managing Partner
      s.jafar@hadefpartners.com
    • Dina Mahdi

      Partner, Head of Regulatory & Government Advisory
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      d.mahdi@hadefpartners.com
    • George Anis

      Partner
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      g.anis@hadefpartners.com
    • Natalie Scott

      Senior Counsel
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      n.scott@hadefpartners.com
    • Tanuja Paramasivam

      Senior Counsel
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      t.paramasivam@hadefpartners.com
    • Howrey Kamal

      Senior Associate
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      h.kamal@hadefpartners.com
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    What people say about Hadef & Partners

    • They always provide good-quality service, and are always efficient. If matters are complex, they will come back to us with a solid position very quickly.

      Chambers Global 2024, Regulatory
      Government & Public Affairs
    • They're very professional and pay attention to detail. They're extremely knowledgeable when it comes to UAE legislation and they keep up to date with it.

      Chambers Global 2024
      Government & Public Affairs
    • Dina is very efficient and provides good information on a timely basis. She's always ready and available to help, and gets back to us in a timely fashion with a solution to our issues.

      Chambers Global 2024
      Government & Public Affairs
    • Dina is really good in terms of follow-up and turnaround time, and she is meticulous in policy interpretation.

      Chambers Global 2024
      Government & Public Affairs
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  • Dina Mahdi

    d.mahdi@hadefpartners.com
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