Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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Dentons is very adept at providing the right guidance in complex situations.
The team at Dentons is highly knowledgeable, committed, prompt and supportive.
What distinguishes Dentons is not only its technical expertise in UAE labour law, but also its strong commercial acumen.
I was definitely very impressed with Dentons. It provided top-notch quality.
The employment team at Dentons stands out for its deep regional knowledge, responsiveness and ability to deliver clear and actionable advice in high-pressure situations.
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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 is a true subject matter expert.
Shiraz Sethi is a strong partner that provides excellent advice and support.
Shiraz is frankly exceptional. He provides great strategic and commercial guidance.
Shiraz Sethi manages to provide a top-notch service in a pleasant, polite and professional way.
Shiraz is really remarkable.
Senior associate 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 is excellent. He gave very strong advice on how to handle some difficult issues.
He has solid knowledge and is great to work with.
Ali Al Assaad is a customer-centric individual with a great level of competences in his field.
Employment
Employment
Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Employment
Location: Indonesia
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