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Employment - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

The employment department at Dentons in Dubai comprises several highly experienced lawyers who are especially noted for their litigation expertise in the DIFC. Other strengths include advising on executive terminations and cross-border employee transfers, in addition to drafting employment contracts and advising on employment policies.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented Emerson, in conjunction with a local Emirati advocate, in a dispute before the courts of Abu Dhabi relating to the termination of an Omani employee.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shiraz Sethi
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Shiraz Sethi
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Shiraz Sethi is a seasoned Dubai-based lawyer who is deeply experienced in DIFC employment laws. He handles a wide range of work, including the revision of employment policies as well as acting on employment disputes relating to executive terminations.

Shiraz Sethi is a good choice because he has a good understanding of local law and culture. As he is originally from the UK, he can mediate cultural divides and explain things in ways you understand.

Shiraz demonstrates a profound understanding of labour laws, offering insights that are both comprehensive and practical.

Shiraz Sethi is accommodating and accessible, and takes a pragmatic and professional approach to helping us to achieve our goals.

Shiraz Sethi is a strong, capable lawyer involved in the drafting of a lot of the laws in the region. He has a good grasp of the local legislation and law.

Shiraz provides high-quality and commercially relevant advice at all times.

Ali Al Assaad
Ali Al Assaad
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Ali Al Assaad is a rising star in the employment law arena in Dubai. He has considerable experience in advising on the revision of employment policies and the implementation of the UAE's new labour law. He has additional expertise in internal investigations and executive terminations.

Ali Al Assaad has great local capabilities in the courts.

Ali is brilliant. He really does understand the market and litigation, and he excels in understanding the dynamics between onshore and offshore judicial processes.

Ali Al Assaad is very committed, meets challenging deadlines and is very approachable.

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Shiraz Sethi
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Shiraz Sethi
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Ali Al Assaad
Ali Al Assaad
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