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In this article, Patrick Tweedale, Partner, Corporate M&A at Hadef & Partners, Paul Wynne, Partner, Corporate M&A, Ammar Abdulazim, Associate, Corporate M&A, focus on how AI is being deployed in practice across transactions, what the next phase of adoption may look like, and the emerging risks associated with AI.
In this briefing, Catriona McDevitt, Partner and Head of Banking & Finance at Hadef & Partners, summarises the key elements of the Guidance Note and outlines the practical implications for banks, insurers and other licensed financial institutions (LFIs) in the UAE.
Hadef & Partners is proud to have been contributing authors on the Employment and Labour Law Comparative Guide 2026 for the UAE on behalf of Legal 500.
Regional geopolitical pressures are squeezing UAE construction contracts - but contractors have more legal protection than many realise. Our latest article, authored by Humayun Ahmad, examines how the doctrine of "exceptional circumstances" under Article 249 of the UAE Civil Code gives contractors a practical route to restructure commercially unviable obligations - without needing to meet the high bar of Force Majeure.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how businesses approach legal work. From drafting internal summaries to structuring legal questions, AI tools are increasingly being deployed by executives and in-house teams to scope projects and prepare instructions for external lawyers.
Succession planning is one of the most important aspects of private wealth structuring, yet it is often overlooked or deferred. For many high net worth individuals, founders and family offices, the issue can feel deeply personal, legally complex, or simply easier to postpone. In practice, however, delay often creates avoidable risk.
Abu Dhabi has introduced specialised committees to resolve family business disputes, reflecting a wider UAE shift towards more tailored and commercially sensitive dispute resolution mechanisms for family-owned enterprises.
A practical guide for employers, contractors, and project participants navigating force majeure, delay, cost escalation, and risk allocation across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
For many high net worth individuals, founders and family offices connected to the UAE, there comes a point at which the right question is not whether wealth has been created, but whether that wealth is properly protected, sensibly held and capable of passing smoothly through change.
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