Hadef & Partners is recognised for its strong UAE-based shipping practice, advising on the full spectrum of maritime, transport, and trade matters. The team is regularly instructed on charterparty and bills of lading disputes, shipbuilding contracts, marine insurance, customs issues, collisions, and international sales and commodity disputes. It also handles ship finance, maritime asset sales and purchases, and offshore engineering and construction matters across the GCC. Adrian Chadwick, head of the maritime, transport, and trade group, remains a key contact for P&I Clubs, particularly on cargo, crew, and customs issues, as well as casualty claims before the UAE courts. Abdulrahman Juma, head of the dispute resolution offering, and Richard Briggs are also central to the firm’s disputes and maritime offering.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Definitely my first choice for lawyers in the UAE.'
- 'Richard Briggs is the doyen of shipping law in the UAE, and Adrian Chadwick is excellent also.'
- 'The firm is the ideal size. Big enough to have all the required expertise and personnel but still small enough to provide a personal service.’
- ‘Richard Briggs and Adrian Chadwick have a high level of competence re UAE law issues and are very good to work with.’
- ‘Fast, knowledgeable, commercial response time.'
- ‘Adrian Chadwick is a top-class lawyer. Fast and user friendly.'
Key clients
- IDBI Bank Ltd
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Abdulrahman Juma; Richard Briggs; Adrian Chadwick
Other key lawyers
Maria Lezala