Employment
Global Guide 2024 : Saudi Arabia
Spotlight
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Baker McKenzie maintains a compact employment practice which is mandated by an impressive list of major global clients. It is well versed in advising on employee transfers and the requirements of Saudi Arabia's nationalisation programme. The firm is additionally well positioned to handle the Saudi employment elements of multi-jurisdictional M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Emerson on the transfer of employees entailed by its creation of a new joint venture with AspenTech.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie always delivers on-time, precise and comprehensive legal advice."
"The team offers responsiveness and great insight into new laws."
"The firm has a high level of commercial awareness."
"Baker McKenzie always delivers on-time, precise and comprehensive legal advice."
"The team offers responsiveness and great insight into new laws."
"The firm has a high level of commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Christiana O'Connell-Schizas is an associate who acts as the key point of contact for Saudi employment issues. Her wide-ranging practice encompasses regular advice on employee transfers and post-M&A workforce integrations.
"Christiana knows Saudi labour law inside-out and is amazing to work with. She is always very responsive and provides reliable and strong guidance."
"Christiana provides very accurate advice and a helpful mindset."
"She is responsive, smart and collaborative. She's my go-to employment lawyer."