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Faraj Ahnish

Dr. Faraj is responsible for a wide range of matters in a partnership dealing predominantly with government and commercial work and selective commercial litigation and arbitration. Dr. Ahnish has advised in relation to a number of prominent international and local matters. He has also extensive experience in Government regulations including advising on the allocations of powers and jurisdictions between local governmental institutions and the Federal Government as well as drafting of major Abu Dhabi and Federal laws and regulations. He graduated in law from the University of Benghazi and completed his LLM in International Law at Hull University. He went on to complete a PhD in International Law at the University of Cambridge. LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D. and admitted as a practicing Advocate and Legal Consultant: Licensed to appear before the U.A.E. and Libyan Courts. Admitted as an Arbitrator by Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre. Recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Chambers & Partners in 2023. · Hadef & Partners

United Arab EmiratesLitigation, ArbitrationEnglish, Arabic

About

Dr. Faraj Ahnish handles government and commercial matters, including selective litigation and arbitration. He has extensive experience in government regulations and drafting laws for Abu Dhabi and the UAE federal government.

Practice areas

LitigationArbitrationGovernment & RegulatoryCommercial Law

Office

Expertise

Government & Public SectorCommercialInternational Law

Education

  • LL.B., University of Benghazi
  • LL.M. in International Law, Hull University
  • Ph.D. in International Law, University of Cambridge

Admissions

  • UAE Courts (Advocate and Legal Consultant)
  • Libyan Courts (Advocate)
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (Arbitrator)

Languages

EnglishArabic