Fawzi is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice in Abu Dhabi, bringing over 17 years of extensive experience in litigation before the UAE Courts. He adeptly handles litigation matters for both local, GCC and international clients, specializing in commercial, civil, criminal, construction, rental, and labour disputes.
Fawzi's expertise includes representing clients in complex disputes involving breach of contract, unjust enrichment, procurement contracts, breach of trust, fraud, and assignment of rights and their validity. He is well-versed in handling all types of labor disputes in the UAE, ensuring comprehensive legal support for our clients.
In addition, Fawzi has significant experience in enforcing arrest orders against vessels, arbitral awards, and foreign judgments within the UAE. He excels in executing UAE court judgments against debtors, leveraging his deep understanding of enforcement procedures to secure orders for measures that force the debtors to pay the judgment amount. Fawzi also plays a crucial role in assisting clients with criminal investigations in major financial crime matters, providing essential data to local authorities and managing the required criminal procedures. His dedication and proficiency in execution matters make him an invaluable asset to our clients in achieving their legal objectives.
Moreover, Fawzi has extensive experience in assisting clients in negotiating settlements of their disputes. He excels in assessing and coordinating multiple litigation and enforcement proceedings for corporate clients, and possesses unique expertise in successfully negotiating settlements in the UAE and MENA region.
Prior to joining Hadef & Partners in 2007, he practised as a trial lawyer, predominantly dealing with civil and commercial cases before the Courts of First Instance and Appeal in Libya.
Fawzi holds an LLB from Omar Al Mokhtar University in Libya, 2003 and a Diploma in Diplomatic studies from the Libyan Diplomatic Studies Institute. He is a member of the Libyan Bar Association.
Admissions
- Libyan Bar Association