Hadef and Partners announce three new partners

Brent Baldwin, Commercial & Property - Brent has wide experience in all aspects of commercial property and real estate law, including advising on the sale and purchase of premium office and retail space, commercial leasing, due diligence, securities advice and strata property development and management.

He is also experienced in dealing with real estate disputes and has an extensive knowledge of UAE property laws.

During his time at Hadef & Partners Brent has made a signicant contribution to the firms strata practice and is increasingly prominent in the market. Brent was recognised as an 'associate to watch' by Chambers Global, 2012.

Clare Raven, Dispute Resolution - Clare is a commercial litigator with experience in resolving all types of commercial and contractual disputes and has acted on claims across a number of industries including banking and financial services (including regulatory matters), aviation, pharmaceuticals, professional services, construction, property and civil engineering.

Clare has represented a range of clients from banks, blue chip companies and international accountancy firms to sole practitioners and private individuals.

Hussein Shabana, Dispute Resolution - Hussein has extensive experience in civil and commercial law, with particular focus on litigation. Prior to joining Hadef & Partners Hussein worked with a prominent UAE law firm for over 15 years and has significant experience of the region handling many important cases in the UAE. The parameters of his dispute resolution practice include corporate, commercial, banking, construction and criminal.

Managing Partner of Hadef & Partners' Dubai office, Sadiq Jafar, speaking of the new appointments ,said, "He was extremely pleased to welcome each of them to the partnership."

He also said, "Brent, Clare and Hussein have each made significant contributions to the success of the firm in recent years and have extensive knowledge of the legal and commercial considerations facing companies operating within the UAE. Each has a solid client following within their specialism. The appointments underline the firm's future growth in these areas of strength."