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Employment - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a skilled group of lawyers in Dubai who provide a full-service offering within the employment sphere. The firm is able to give in-depth advice on a wide variety of employment matters, including those arising out of M&A transactions. It is mandated regularly on employee transfers, workplace investigations and immigration matters. The team also has considerable contentious expertise, often counselling clients on harassment cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Kitopi on the employment aspects of its acquisition of AWJ Investments.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie provide their expert recommendations and also actively listen to and integrate client insights.

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We have been very impressed with Baker McKenzie's prompt, complete and practical advice on all matters.

Employment respondent
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They are very knowledgeable and practical, which gives us confidence in the information they share with us.

Employment respondent
Global

Baker has a great understanding of the market and experience in managing multinational corporations. This unique blend enables them to provide effective support.

Employment respondent
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They are practical, to the point and clear with their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joanna Matthews-Taylor
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Band 2

Joanna Matthews-Taylor is noted for her comprehensive practice and is able to offer clients a wealth of knowledge concerning employment contracts, immigration issues and the employment aspects of major M&A transactions. Her wider experience includes assisting clients with the rollout of diversity and inclusion programmes.

Joanna is really good and practical. She provides good practical advice, knows the law and is able to help us navigate whatever situation arises.

Joanna Mathews-Taylor is one of the few lawyers who go the extra mile to understand a client's business and tailor their response accordingly. Her advice is straightforward and solution-oriented.

Joanna is a great partner, and we're lucky to work with her.

She has great knowledge and expertise in handling different issues, and she provides excellent guidance and recommendations.

Joanna is a great adviser to our business and an invaluable resource.

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Aqsa Khan-Sadiq
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Aqsa Khan-Sadiq is fast developing a strong reputation as a go-to employment law adviser in Dubai. She has a wealth of experience in advising on employment issues arising from significant M&A transactions.

Aqsa Khan-Sadiq has a friendly and approachable disposition. She is willing to go beyond and share information as soon as it is available. She is very responsive in her communications.

Aqsa always picks up my calls and does her best to answer queries in a timely manner. She is very professional, which makes it easy to work with her.

Aqsa has provided crisp, clear advice and can lead negotiations.

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Joanna Matthews-Taylor
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Aqsa Khan-Sadiq
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