The employment team at Eversheds Sutherland LLP is praised for their “friendly” and “pragmatic” approach. Led by Geraldine Ahern, Managing Partner of Abu Dhabi Law Firm, the firm represents a number of leading multinational companies and offers a wide range of activities including business expansion, crisis management, layoffs and more. Ahern also leads the company`s commercial offering in the Middle East. One of the most recent mandates was to provide advice on DIFC pension reforms. Former co-director Sarah Anderson has since left the company. “Ben Brown has a passion for his legal specialty or area of expertise, employment law. He masters excellence as an expert, which fosters a high level of commitment in his work. He also understands the objectives of his clients and acts on this basis (and not in isolation on the law). Ben has also advised other UAE Free Zone Authorities on the development and implementation of FTZ-specific employment regulations. Sarah Lawrence is a qualified UK employment lawyer based in our Dubai office. Clyde & Co LLP operates in the region and advises on all aspects of employment law, from free zone and UAE regulations to violations of employment contracts and employment law issues in corporate transactions. Rebecca Ford is an “exceptional” lawyer with particular expertise in advising clients in the oil and gas, financial services and education sectors. Sara Khoja has extensive professional experience and strengthens the team`s offer with her Arabic and English language skills.
Legal Director Samantha Ellaby is also well-known and “fantastic”. Sarah is described by clients as an “exceptional lawyer” (Chambers & Partners Global) and “a trusted management consultant for her clients – she is particularly responsive and gives specific advice” (The Legal 500). Sarah advises multinational and regional clients (including in the GCC countries and the Middle East) on all aspects of labour, employment and immigration law, both on land and in free zones in the region, including the Dubai International Financial Centre. Sarah has particular experience in dealing with complex workplace harassment and investigation issues, advising on executive appointments and terminations, managing immigration issues for hiring and firing employees, handling the labour and employee relations aspects of corporate transactions, processing of labour claims in the region and processing of outsourcing and restructuring projects; cross-border employment issues. Al Tamimi & Company offers a comprehensive range of services and advises a wide range of large international corporations, banks and financial institutions, government organizations and local businesses. Practice Director Samir Kantaria is an “exceptional lawyer” with a strong litigation and non-litigation practice. Gordon Barr has extensive experience in DIFC litigation and is praised by clients for his “pragmatism and diplomacy”. Ivor McGettigan leads the firm`s Abu Dhabi employment practice and is the “heart and soul” of the team. Our team has extensive experience in employment litigation, including helping clients terminate employees, terminate employment contracts, and defend/pursue employment contract claims.
We often work with our clients` human resources departments to help them develop internal policies and ensure they are up-to-date with changing regulations. We have experience in both onshore and offshore issues, including the various free zones in the UAE. “From our first contact with Pinsent Masons, we were pleasantly surprised by their availability and responsiveness. Compared to many of their colleagues, we felt important, even though we are a small unit. We received first-class service and advice and the processing time of our questions was extremely fast, we were able to get straight to the point without delay and at any time. They are very familiar with labour law within the DIFC, which is the only case for which we have used them so far. They know the precedents and know when to use them and how to build a solid strategy. As part of the DIFC Academy, they also organize many well-structured, informative and very useful trainings in the management of the working relationship at DIFC. They take time for all participants and answer questions, both during the training and afterwards.
Which is quite extraordinary. Simply the best!! Clyde & Co #themiddleeastlegalawards #legal #legalawards #middleeast #TOLA2021 #theoathlegalawards the safety of people and property. The UAE has been ranked as one of the safest countries to live in. About 200 nationalities live and work in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE`s legal and procedural framework allows trade to flourish. unhindered by bureaucracy and corruption. CLIENT: Ghazala Abbas COMPANY / COMPANY: TESTIMONIAL: Bushra and Natasja were wonderful. Both worked very efficiently and thoroughly, advising me extensively on the legal process and legal framework underlying the case, including the claims, their perspectives and possible outcomes. I consider them my trusted advisors who can guide me through anything at any time. In fact, our communication often took place outside office hours, across time zones, and even during their annual vacation.
Both are very committed and I feel in good hands. It is a pleasure to have them as lawyers. Ben Brown of Addleshaw Goddard is the firm`s employment agency in the United Arab Emirates. He advises clients in a variety of industries ranging from technology and transportation to financial services to real estate and real estate. Gorvinder Pannu is another key person and has an experienced cross-border employment practice. “The team provides valuable insights into common and best practices against minimum regulatory requirements. Ben advises employers on recruitment and immigration matters, preparation and implementation of employment records in accordance with local employment laws, benefits management, employee transfers, benefit agreements, bonus disputes, labour data protection and termination of employment matters. including the application of post-termination restrictions and the protection of confidential information; and Trade Secrets. Ben has conducted a large number of labour disputes in various for a, including the High Court and Employment Tribunals in the UK, the DIFC and ADGM courts in the UAE and local labour courts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
“Natasja Pollemans is a conscientious, client-focused lawyer who is able to deliver very high quality work in extremely short processing times. She demonstrates a genuine desire to go further to achieve the right result for her client and can grasp the fact very quickly and develop elegant legal solutions if necessary. “DLA Piper`s work practice is characterized by two criteria: in-depth knowledge and a practice-based in-depth view of the region, where they can advise not only on legal requirements. Second, they are able to provide operational advice on how to implement change by bringing an outside perspective and anecdotes about what other clients in the region have done. Ben has extensive experience advising on employment issues arising from team moves, complex internal investigations (both financial misconduct and complaints of inappropriate conduct in the workplace, including harassment), corporate restructuring, outsourcing and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. “Shiraz Sethi is the main point of contact for the work team – Shiraz provides high-quality, accurate and timely advice and always takes extra steps to understand its client, the company and the people involved. Shiraz is also available when needed and always takes the time to give advice when needed. “Nazanin Aleyaseen is a powerhouse with legal knowledge and it`s great to work with. She manages to keep an eye on the big picture while keeping an extraordinary eye for detail. Squire Patton Boggs has an experienced cross-border employment practice and advises a wide range of clients. Workplace harassment investigations are at the heart of the company`s concerns.
Sarah Lawrence leads the firm`s employment practice in the Middle East and has been instrumental in the company`s employment growth. Habib Saeed, associate, has been practicing since 2020 and specialises in labour law and data protection issues. The firm`s expertise and experience, as well as the trust placed in us by our clients, allow us to accurately assess litigation risks. Our diversified and flexible fee structures, ranging from traditional advances to fixed fee agreements, deferred fee agreements based on risk sharing, as well as the use of litigation financing, are tailored to each client`s needs in managing their legal fees. Habib Al Mulla & Partners, a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, has a comprehensive service offering and extensive judicial experience in the UAE, with knowledge of local, DIFC and ADGM litigation. Joanna Matthews-Taylor leads the practice and is frequently informed of staff transfers, downsizing and compliance investigations. The employment team is fully integrated into the firm`s litigation offering in the United Arab Emirates, led by Mohamed El Khatib. “Gordon Barr is an exceptional lawyer. He is astute in his perception of technical issues and solid in his judgment.
He is demanding in his approach, complemented by his pragmatism and diplomacy. He has his ear down when it comes to employment matters in the area and you can always count on him to provide a professional and efficient service. “The employment team, led by Rebecca Ford, is really good at what they do. His knowledge of employment issues and ability to assist in litigation in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is fantastic. The first Clyde & Co breakfast seminar was a success! #success #employmentlaw #seminar Hadef & Partners has a “highly experienced” employment practice that is fully integrated into its dispute resolution offering.
