Hayfaa is a Trainee Solicitor (England & Wales) in our Dispute Resolution team in Abu Dhabi.

Hayfaa has gained experience in general corporate/commercial matters including founding of limited liability companies, corporate governance, and acquisitions. She has helped in conducting legal due diligence on companies in the UAE, and participated in the preparation of M&A transactional documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and other related documentation. She has also participated in advising local and international clients within a wide range of industries, on contract drafting, regulatory affairs, and other day-to-day legal queries.

Hayfaa has gained experience in general regulatory matter including advising government and private entities in trade law and international treaties, conventions, multilateral and bilateral instruments, as well as regulatory and and compliance matters. She also helped in the implementation of legislative frameworks through conducting in-depth legal research.

Hayfaa has gained experience in general litigation matters including bankruptcy, contractual disputes, shipping, financial crime and other enforcement proceedings. She helped in representing high profile GCC companies and international clients in complex and cross-border litigation matters.

Prior to joining Hadef & Partners, she participated in academic activities that revolved around helping students in areas such as tutoring and mentoring. Hayfaa was also entrusted to create and develop the legal section of the curriculum of an entrepreneurship course and was responsible for giving the lectures in both Arabic and English to over 100 students.

Hayfaa holds a Law degree from Abu Dhabi University and is completing her SQE through the QLTS School. Hayfaa is fluent in English and Arabic.

Admissions

• Trainee Solicitor, England & Wales