Established in 1980 by Dr. Hadef Al Dhaheri, former UAE Minister of Justice (2008–2014), Hadef & Partners is one of the UAE’s most respected full-service law firms. With over 100 lawyers based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, we have spent more than four decades embracing change in the UAE and beyond—harnessing the law’s potential to advance ambition, promote progress, and deliver confidence to clients navigating complex legal and commercial landscapes.

As the UAE has evolved since its founding in 1971, so too has our firm. We act as trusted advisors to local, regional, and international businesses, government entities, and financial institutions, helping them grow, protect their interests, and move forward with clarity and assurance. Our advocates hold rights of audience before all UAE courts and tribunals, and our lawyers—fluent in Arabic, English, and other key business languages—bring both local insight and international expertise, having trained and practiced across leading jurisdictions worldwide.

We offer a broad and integrated suite of legal services, including Arbitration, Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Capital Markets, Real Estate, Employment & Immigration, Engineering & Construction, Intellectual Property, Tax, and Regulatory & Government Advisory. Our collaborative and sector-focused approach ensures bespoke, commercially sound advice, no matter how complex the transaction or dispute.

Our firm is guided by three core principles: Focused Vision, Precise Standards, and Detailed Understanding. We don’t just talk about change—we study it, plan for it, and help our clients thrive through it. At Hadef & Partners, we blend deep-rooted heritage with forward-looking insight to ensure our clients are always one step ahead.