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Clyde & Co LLP

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co assisted the ADGM with the overhaul of its main employment legislation.

Strengths

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  • The team at Clyde & Co has consistently exceeded my expectations. Its diligence, efficiency and dedication to finding practical solutions makes it a standout choice in the legal landscape.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • The team at Clyde & Co is exceptionally responsive and consistently provides practical advice tailored to our needs.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Clyde & Co's unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets it apart. I wholeheartedly recommend its services to any organisation seeking reliable and effective legal support.

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  • Clyde & Co's responsiveness and reliability are unmatched in the industry.

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  • Clyde & Co offers clarity as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ben Brown
    Ben Brown

    Ben Brown

    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.

    • Ben Brown is calm, unflappable and gives very measured advice.

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    • What sets him apart is that he is very practical and commercial, which makes a big difference.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Ben Brown is a trusted partner to the business who we can rely on to provide highly sophisticated advice on complex employment matters.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Ben is a technically astute legal practitioner. He is meticulous in his approach and understands commercial realities. This is reflected in his advice, which is pragmatic and sensible.

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    • Ben Brown is engaging with clients and quickly instils trust.

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  • Sara Khoja
    Sara Khoja

    Sara Khoja

    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 is probably the longest-serving specialist UAE employment lawyer.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Sara is our go-to lawyer for all our employment queries and concerns across the Middle East. She is a fantastic resource.

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    • Sara Khoja is accessible and understands our company.

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