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Zuhaib Habib

Junior Associate

Email
zuhaib@has.law
Phone
+971 52 280 0242
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Languages: English

Zuhaib Habib is a skilled legal professional with an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Birmingham and a strong foundation in UAE law.

At HAS Law Firm, he works across high-stakes commercial disputes, advising clients before the DIFC and ADGM Courts and in International Arbitrations.

Zuhaib’s expertise spans arbitration, commercial litigation, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory matters. He is adept at legal research, drafting pleadings and witness statements, and assisting the team in managing complex cases.

Recognized for his precision and analytical insight, Zuhaib excels at identifying critical legal points in intricate disputes and drafting persuasive submissions. He brings structure and strategy to every case, combining a client-focused approach.

Zuhaib is driven by discipline, consistency, and a passion for impactful legal work, making him a trusted member of the firm’s DIFC, ADGM and International Arbitration team.

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Geopolitical Shocks and Force Majeure Clauses: Legal Considerations During Regional Disruption
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Geopolitical Shocks and Force Majeure Clauses: Legal Considerations During Regional Disruption
  INTRODUCTION Recent military escalation in the Middle East has once again demonstrated how quickly geopolitical developments can affect commercial activity. Missile and drone attacks across parts of the region together with heightened security concerns have created disruption across transportation networks insurance markets and global supply chains. For businesses operating in or trading with the […]
DIFC EMPLOYMENT LAW: LEGISLATIVE INSIGHT
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DIFC EMPLOYMENT LAW: LEGISLATIVE INSIGHT
  The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Employment Law No. 2 of 2019 (“DIFC Employment Law” or “the Law”), as consolidated and amended up to July 2025, serves as the principal legal framework governing employment relationships within the DIFC. The Law replaced the Employment Law of 2005 and has undergone several amendments through DIFC Laws […]