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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie supported Gulf Data Hub on the employment aspects of its stake sale to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has a really balanced way of combining the legal with the practical.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie offers quality and delivery of advice with a quick turnaround time.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie utilises experts from all around the world to ensure the most accurate information is available.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie offers prompt responses and knowledge in the field.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • The team at Baker McKenzie handles client requests in a prompt manner and with a business outlook.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanna Matthews-Taylor
    Joanna Matthews-Taylor

    Joanna Matthews-Taylor

    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 always highly supportive, and it's amazing to have her as a partner.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Joanna is technically brilliant.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Joanna Matthews-Taylor is strong, knowledgeable and solution-driven.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Joanna always provides excellent legal advice.

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  • Aqsa Khan-Sadiq
    Aqsa Khan-Sadiq

    Aqsa Khan-Sadiq

    Senior associate 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.

    • She is very precise and clear in all of her feedback.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Aqsa is very diplomatic and gives us clear plans by detailing everything point by point.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Aqsa Khan-Sadiq has provided us with valuable services related to employee affairs.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • We have had excellent services from Aqsa. She is always very helpful, which is much appreciated.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Aqsa is brilliant and has a good understanding of the legal landscape in the UAE.

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