Scott Hutton: Hadef & Partners’ new partner
Scott Hutton (pictured above) has been appointed as Hadef & Partners‘ new partner in the engineering & construction practise. Karim Haidar (pictured below) also joins as an associate in the team.
Scott Hutton’s career path
Hutton has a wide ranging practice with a broad mix of clients both locally and internationally. He has considerable experience in acting for employers, contractors, consultants and funders. He acts for local developers and landlords as well as international investors and contractors. He is recognised as a seasoned disputes practitioner and has considerable experience with all means of dispute resolution in the UAE. Before joining Hadef & Partners, he was a partner at BLK Partners and Squire Patton Boggs (in Dubai’s office).
Adrian Chadwick, deputy head of dispute resolution in Dubai, welcomed the new additions, stating, “The appointments of Scott and Karim, following Humayun’s recent arrival, significantly enhance our capabilities. Their combined expertise will be invaluable in serving our clients’ complex needs in this dynamic sector.”
Sadiq Jafar, managing partner of Hadef & Partners, expressed his enthusiasm about the team’s growth: “These strategic appointments underscore our commitment to providing our clients with the highest level of legal expertise in the Engineering & Construction field. Scott’s leadership and the team’s expanded capabilities will enable us to take on even more challenging projects and continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
These strategic hires follow the recent addition of Humayun Ahmad as a partner, further solidifying Hadef & Partners’ position in the engineering & construction legal sector.
