
Hadef & Partners attracts instructions from a variety of regional and global players, combining astute corporate and commercial expertise with multilingual capabilities and an in-depth understanding of the UAE market and its regulatory landscape. Yasser Omar is well-regarded for his strength acting on M&A and capital markets transactions. Victoria Woods takes the lead on commercial matters and is a go-to for advice for a number of leading global tech companies. Ahmad Sergieh’s practice chiefly focuses on corporate structuring and reorganisations, while Paul Wynne regularly handles domestic and cross-border M&A. Sadiq Jafa also shares leadership of the practice. Christopher Fenn, Diana Froyland, and Julie Beeton also come recommended.
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Key clients
- Silal International Ventures RSC Ltd
- Jacobs & Thompson
- Gulf Islamic Investments
- Advent International
- Q Holding PSC
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Sadiq Jafar; Yasser Omar; Ahmad Sergieh; Victoria Woods
Other key lawyers
Paul Wynne; Christopher Fenn; Julie Beeton