Hadef & Partners - UAE Law Firm in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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UAE VAT Update – June 2025

The FTA recently issued various VAT Public Clarifications on topics including the VAT treatment of barter transactions, the application of the reverse charge mechanism on precious metals and stones between registrants in the UAE, and accounting for output tax, issuance of tax invoices, and input tax recovery in relation to the importation of concerned services.
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Our Abu Dhabi office is moving to a new location

We are delighted to share the news of our move to new offices in Abu Dhabi. From 16 June 2025, we will be located on Level 10 World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi.
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Shaping UAE law for over 40 years

Hadef & Partners is a long-established UAE law firm with an outstanding, diverse group of over 100 lawyers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Our team consists of lawyers from the UAE, the Middle East and the international arena. For 40+ years, we’ve developed deep expertise, forged lasting relationships and gathered commercial insight to help clients of every type, size, and sector thrive in the UAE and beyond.

We work to understand our world and the forces that shape it today, to better advise our clients now, and ensure they are well prepared for the future.

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100+

Lawyers

250+

UAE Laws Drafted

45+

Years of Market Experience

15+

Languages spoken

Expertise

Expert legal services tailored to your needs

Our experience helps us harness the potential of the law and apply it with thoughtful precision, to promote progress for individuals, businesses and society as a whole.

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What people say about Hadef & Partners

Hadef have market-leading experience of the local courts and knowledge of UAE law. This gives them the edge over many competitors in the international arbitration market because they provide clients with an all-round service from advice, to arbitration, to enforcement of awards – and all the local skirmishes in between. They have excellent lawyers with unrivalled understanding of the local market.

Legal 500 2024

Arbitration
Hadef & Partners are good people to work with, with a good understanding of the law. They are steeped in their understanding of regulations, and therefore understand the local context well.

Chambers Global 2024

Capital Markets
Hadef & Partners always finds the best solution for complex matters, with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Chambers Global 2024

Dispute Resolution
Hadef & Partners stands out due to their swift turnaround times and personalized service. Their dedication to understanding the unique needs of their client, rather than adopting one approach, is what differentiates them from other firms.

Legal 500 2024

Dispute Resolution
Hadef & Partners are flexible, smart, creative, reliable, rapid and proactive.

Chambers Global 2024

Dispute Resolution

Careers

Working at Hadef & Partners

It's people who make our firm. Whatever your background, we seek talented individuals, driven to think ahead.

Our expertise sets us apart. That's why we empower our people to own their career, with the support needed to seize opportunities. Everyone has the space and encouragement to pursue the goals, interests and passions that make them who they are.

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