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Fahad Al Howdari
LL.B. | Senior Partner – Litigation & Government Affairs
About Fahad
Fahad Al Howdari is the firm's courtroom tactician, bringing over a decade of experience arguing precedent-setting matters across every tier of the UAE judiciary, from first-instance chambers to the Federal Supreme Court and the Dubai Court of Cassation. His practice began with an early stint in a UAE government legal department, providing foundational insight into government affairs.
High-net-worth families, multinational tech platforms, and regulated financial institutions rely on Fahad to neutralise complex civil, commercial, and white-collar threats. He possesses a deep command of e-filing protocols, expert-evidence rules, and the cyber-crime statutes crucial for navigating Web3 disputes.
Known for his surgical pleadings and discreet settlement strategies, Fahad excels in high-stakes situations. His close working channels with public prosecutors and enforcement divisions enable accelerated judgment execution when reputation is paramount.
Areas of Expertise
Complex Litigation (All UAE Courts)
Handling civil, commercial, and white-collar disputes before Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Federal Courts (incl. Cassation & Supreme).
Government Affairs & Regulatory Liaison
Leveraging government experience and relationships for effective navigation and advocacy.
Digital Asset & Web3 Disputes
Expertise in cyber-crime statutes, e-filing protocols, and evidence rules relevant to technology and digital asset litigation.
Strategic Dispute Resolution
Crafting precise pleadings, securing injunctions, managing high-value claims, and supporting arbitration processes.
Career & Education
Senior Partner - Litigation & Govt. Affairs
Hoot Innovation Law Hub (Current)
Leading the firm's litigation practice across all UAE court tiers.
Litigation Practice (Decade+)
Private Practice / Previous Roles
Argued precedent-setting cases before first-instance, Federal Supreme Court, and Dubai Court of Cassation.
Legal Department Role
UAE Government Entity (Early Career)
Gained initial experience within the government legal framework.
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
University (Specify if known)
EducationRegistered Advocate Admissions
UAE Courts
Professional StandingAdmitted before Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Courts, and UAE Federal Courts (incl. Supreme Court).
Notable Mandates
- Secured injunctions shielding a digital-asset exchange from multi-jurisdiction attachment orders.
- Successfully defended a GCC conglomerate against AED-billion construction claims.
- Guided a sovereign fund through parallel objection of an ICC arbitration before the UAE court.
- Represented HNW families, multinational tech platforms, and regulated financial institutions in high-value disputes.