Cedric Barakat

About Cedric

Cedric is an Associate in HFW’s Insurance & Reinsurance team, based in Dubai. He specialises in complex construction and engineering insurance claims, with a focus on defect and design related issues.

With a background in engineering, Cedric brings a strong technical understanding helping to translate complex factual and expert issues into clear legal analysis. He works closely with experts to assess complex factual issues and develop evidence to support claims and dispute strategy. His broader dispute resolution experience includes litigation, mediation, and trial preparation.

Cedric is qualified in New South Wales (Australia) and is fluent in spoken Arabic.