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Hadef & Partners

Hadef & Partners

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United Arab Emirates

4

Corporate and M&A

Praised for its M&A capabilities and local law expertise, Hadef & Partners advises on domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries, providing clients with end-to-end support on joint ventures, restructurings, and inward investments. Yasser Omar leads the team and is recognised for his expertise in public M&A and capital markets matters. Patrick Tweedale and Paul Wynne frequently handle M&A, private equity, and joint venture mandates for a broad client base spanning multinationals, domestic companies, and public entities. Nazim Alom and Christopher Fenn are also recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • Prepared to assist with any tasks and provide strategic input.
  • ‘Broad practice coverage in the UAE. My experience is that they are responsive, and the work product is good.’
  • ‘Patrick Tweedale is an excellent M&A lawyer. His commercial approach to transactions makes him a pleasure to work with and helps clients achieves results efficiently.’
  • ‘The team demonstrates a strong command of corporate transactions, with a clear focus on strategic execution, regulatory insight, and sector-specific expertise. Their ability to manage the client's expectations and deliver commercially sound advice positions them as a reliable partner for complex corporate matters.
  • ‘Hadef's team consistently demonstrate exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic insight. Partners such as Yasser Omar stand out for their ability to lead complex opinions with clarity and confidence.'
  • ‘The firm is a top UAE law firm with extensive professional support resources comprehensively covering all aspects of UAE law and practice. One of the best go-to option in the UAE market for professional legal services regarding UAE law matters.’

Key clients

  • Gulf Islamic Investments
  • Derek Keith Astbury, David Anthony Podesta and Priyanka Gallege
  • Advent International
  • Emirates Driving Company PSC
  • National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels PJSC
  • Ahmed Abou Hashima
  • Silver Lake & MGX
  • Johnson Controls
  • TJX Group
  • Lone Star Funds
  • JMH Group
  • Arab Development Establishment

Work highlights

Advised TJX group of companies on its acquisition of Brands For Less, an international discount retail brand, headquartered in the UAE, with more than 100 stores serving markets across the Middle East and Europe.
Advised an affiliate of Lone Star Funds on the USD3 billion acquisition of the Commercial and Residential Fire business of Carrier Global Corporation.
Advised JMH Group on the USD1.025 billion sale of the Fosroc Group to Saint-Gobain, a French-headquartered multinational corporation with over 170,000 employees.
Practice head

Yasser Omar

Other key lawyers

Patrick Tweedale; Paul Wynne; Nazim Alom; Christopher Fenn

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