Department profile
Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Rankings

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Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Dubai office of Addleshaw Goddard maintains a group of skilled employment lawyers whose work has a notable emphasis on employment litigation, particularly within the DIFC and ADGM. The department is experienced in advising on executive terminations and is also well versed in matters arising from claims of harassment and discriminatory conduct.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Adidas Emerging Markets on various employment matters, including Emiratisation compliance and freelance agreement structuring.

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard has a fantastic team that is responsive and knowledgeable.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • Addleshaw Goddard provides very commercial responses.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • Addleshaw Goddard's ability to to provide clear, practical advice that is not only legally sound but also tailored to the realities of our business sets it apart.

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  • The team is approachable, collaborative and always strikes the right balance between legal rigour and pragmatic problem-solving.

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  • The employment team at Addleshaw Goddard consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and commercial awareness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rachel Hill
    Band 3Rachel Hill

    Rachel Hill

    Head of employment Rachel Hill is widely recognised for her specialism in employment disputes. She is based in Dubai and is also well versed in non-contentious employment matters such as the drafting of contracts.

    • Rachel Hill provides clear and reliable advice on complex matters.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Rachel Hill is very knowledgeable, approachable and solution-oriented.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Rachel is always clear in her advice.

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    • Rachel is always flexible in her approach.

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    • Rachel is knowledgeable and commercial when handling our urgent employment issues.

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