Employment
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper's Dubai office fields a respected team of lawyers with particular expertise relating to employment issues in the pharma and life sciences, technology and financial services sectors, often representing big-name international players. The department is active on a wide range of matters, including executive recruitment, change management and the employment issues arising from M&A and corporate restructurings. It further benefits from the firm's extensive global footprint and has considerable experience regarding workplace investigations into possible employee malfeasance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very effective and knowledgeable. The lawyers have a good network in the region and we are able to obtain advice quickly."
"The DLA Piper team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic in their approach and considerate in their advice."
"The team are excellent service providers."
"The team are very effective and knowledgeable. The lawyers have a good network in the region and we are able to obtain advice quickly."
"The DLA Piper team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic in their approach and considerate in their advice."
"The team are excellent service providers."
Notable Practitioners
Iain Skinner is widely recognised for his skills in non-contentious employment matters, including advising on contracts, policies and the employment implications of group restructuring. He also regularly advises international clients on UAE employment regulations.
"Iain is an absolute pleasure to work with. He's very prompt and knowledgeable, and a pleasant personality as well."
"Iain is an excellent partner to work with as external counsel. He is responsive, commercial and has a clear understanding of his clients' needs and values. He is supportive and goes above and beyond to deliver excellent-quality work."
Natalie Jones often acts for clients operating in the financial services and technology sectors, providing advice on a variety of matters. These range from the employment consequences of strategic acquisitions and regional group restructuring plans to assisting with secondments and compliance with UAE labour law. She has further experience providing counsel on pension schemes. She recently joined DLA after leaving PwC Legal, where she headed the Middle East employment group.
"It is wonderful working with Natalie - she is just great: polite, professional and quick."