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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co's Dubai office boasts a sizeable employment team featuring some of the foremost lawyers in the UAE. The firm offers extensive experience across a variety of sectors, including energy, technology, banking and education. Its work assisting clients with the employment aspects of corporate transactions is widely viewed as a particular strength. It is also well equipped to assist with employment litigation, leveraging the strengths of the firm's top-tier Middle East disputes practice. The team is often seen advising free-zone authorities, as well as other well-known governing bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co advised Noon on its AED1.23 billion acquisition of Namshi from Emaar Malls, including in relation to employment issues.

Strengths

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Clyde & Co demonstrate a high level of professionalism. They are prompt in their responses, attentive to my needs and display a deep understanding of the business complexities of the Middle East.

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Clyde & Co provide pragmatic and commercial advice.

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Their proactive and comprehensive analysis of each case makes Clyde a valuable partner.

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Clyde and Co are able to manage tasks involving multiple offices and jurisdictions, liaising with external local legal counsel when required.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sara Khoja
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Sara Khoja
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Sara Khoja is a distinguished employment lawyer who is highly experienced in contentious employment matters. She also regularly provides support on issues relating to secondments and the employment implications of major M&A transactions. She has become especially well known for handling Saudi Arabian employment mandates, splitting her time between Dubai and Riyadh.

Sara Khoja is responsive, accurate and professional.

Sara and her team's ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical and actionable advice is truly commendable.

Sara possesses an excellent understanding of the region and the interplay between the laws, government policy and the strategic direction of each country.

Sara Khoja's expertise, proactiveness, depth of knowledge and vision always impress us.

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Ben Brown
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Ben Brown
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Ben Brown is a well-regarded lawyer who, among other matters, is able to advise clients on DIFC employment issues and workplace investigations. Having acted for a variety of international clients, he also excels in advising on the employment aspects of corporate acquisitions and group restructurings. In 2024, he returned to Clyde & Co after a period at Addleshaw Goddard.

The employment services Ben Brown provides are of the highest calibre.

I rate Ben highly. He is highly committed, articulate and a straight shooter.

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