Amna is a Trainee Advocate in the Corporate and Commercial Practice in Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Hadef & Partners, Amna worked as a Compliance Specialist in Standard Chartered Bank.

Amna holds a Bachelor of Law with honours from the United Arab Emirates University. During her studies, Amna completed multiple internships in national and international law firms in the UAE, and successfully participated in the esteemed 29th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. 

Amna is currently enrolled in the Judicial Institute to obtain her lawyer’s license and become a qualified Advocate. Amna is fluent in Arabic and English

Admissions

• Trainee Advocate
• UAE Judicial Institue
• Member of the Hadef & Partners Brand & Marketing Committee

• Advised a UAE federal government body on drafting legislation implementing the Common Reporting Standard.
• Advised a UAE federal government body on the Economic Substance Regulations framework. 
• Advised a UAE government entity on the UAE Pensions framework. 
• Advised a UAE government entity in respect of drafting amendments to the UAE VAT regime.
• Advised on the legal framework relating to the UAE UBO and AML regime.
• Advised on the application of constitutional related issues.
• Advised an Abu Dhabi governmental entity on a contract with an international institution.