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Al Tamimi & Company

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Al Tamimi & Company

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Al Tamimi & Company's employment and incentives practice is the largest dedicated employment group in any law firm in the Middle East and North Africa (‘MENA’). The practice consists of 11 specialist lawyers and 3 paralegals and their combined extensive experience enables us to advise clients on all aspects of employment work, including transactional work, day to day employee relations advice and employment litigation.

The success of this practice is demonstrated by the fact that our client base extends to large blue chip multinationals, state and semi government owned entities, local companies and a large number of other law firms.

We have built a reputation for providing the most relevant and comprehensive legal advice available and as we guide our clients through the complex and changing employment environment in the region, we aim to provide advice and assistance that is both practical and commercially viable. Ensuring that our lawyers remain at the forefront of any changes in regional law and in clear and regular communication to our clients is key to our approach.

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Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Al Tamimi is a leading regional law firm that has one of the best employment practices in the UAE, with an impressive bench of vastly experienced lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm is active on behalf of a diverse set of clients, including both public and private sector organisations. It also has the ability to represent clients in employment disputes at all levels of the local courts, as well as the courts of the DIFC and ADGM. The firm is recognised for its work on behalf of leading names from the IT, retail and financial services sectors and is additionally noteworthy for its expertise in employee benefits work.

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Work Highlights

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  • Al Tamimi & Company advised GEMS education on the employment aspects arising from the reconstitution of its main shareholders, which led to a number of senior exits.

Strengths

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  • The team provides an excellent mix of knowledge as well as a pragmatic approach.

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  • Al Tamimi gives immediate responses without compromising on quality.

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  • Al Tamimi offers clear advice and is very responsive.

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  • Al Tamimi is quick to respond and the guidance it offers is practical and actionable.

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  • The mix of local and foreign talent offered by Al Tamimi benefits its customers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gordon Barr
    Gordon Barr

    Gordon Barr

    Leading lawyer Gordon Barr is well known among his peers for his deep knowledge concerning a range of employment matters, including post-M&A workforce integrations and labour law implementation, as well as his frequent advice on employee benefits and executive compensation-related issues. He has particular expertise in the financial services sector.

    • Gordon Barr is very solution-driven, which is why he stands out.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • He is a star.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Gordon Barr is a really strong practitioner.

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  • Samir Kantaria
    Samir Kantaria

    Samir Kantaria

    Samir Kantaria is a pre-eminent lawyer who provides clients with strong technical advice on compliance matters in addition to a range of other employment issues, such as employee transfers. He works on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, acting for a number of multinationals.

    • Samir Kantaria has an excellent command of local employment laws.

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    • Samir Kantaria is always helpful.

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  • Ivor McGettigan
    Ivor McGettigan

    Ivor McGettigan

    Abu Dhabi-based Ivor McGettigan has particular experience in employment policy advice and regulatory employment matters, often representing governmental clients. He is well known among fellow lawyers for his strengths in ADGM matters.

    • Ivor McGettigan provides very positive support.

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    • Ivor is a safe pair of hands.

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