DLA Piper LLP, Employment | Chambers Global Profile

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Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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"The team are very effective and knowledgeable. The lawyers have a good network in the region and we are able to obtain advice quickly."

Employment respondent
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"The DLA Piper team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic in their approach and considerate in their advice."

Employment respondent
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"The team are excellent service providers."

Employment respondent
Global

"The team are very effective and knowledgeable. The lawyers have a good network in the region and we are able to obtain advice quickly."

Employment respondent
Global

"The DLA Piper team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic in their approach and considerate in their advice."

Employment respondent
Global

"The team are excellent service providers."

Employment respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Iain Skinner

Band 3

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."

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Natalie Jones

Up and Coming

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."

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