Employment

About

Provided by Afridi & Angell

The Afridi & Angell employment team, which advises on non-contentious and contentious employment matters, is highly regarded. We are recognized for our commercial, practical and workable advice in respect of all commercial aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

Our lawyers work with local and international companies to ensure compliance with UAE and DIFC labour and immigration laws. We assist clients in reviewing existing and drafting new employment contracts for all levels of staff, senior management and directors. We also assist clients in the review and drafting of employee handbooks, advise them on compensation and incentive schemes, as well as enforcement of non-compete clauses.

We have extensive experience in negotiating settlements and coordinate closely with our dispute resolution team should a matter proceed to court or arbitration.

Our partners are well versed in all aspects of UAE and DIFC employment matters and are regular contributors on the subject to various legal publications. Charles Laubach is the author of the UAE chapters in several leading publications, including the Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law, PLC’s Labour and Employee Benefits, GLG’s International Comparative Legal Guide to Employment & Labour Law, and Labour & Employment by Getting the Deal Through.