Employment

The UAE employment team at Eversheds stands out particularly for its strong understanding of immigration matters. It is often retained by prominent local organisations, as well as large multinational companies, to advise on cross-border mandates. In doing so the team often coordinates with other offices across the Eversheds network, as well as with law firms located throughout the Middle East. The firm offers extensive sector expertise in finance, TMT and education. It has a wide-ranging offering, with the capacity to advise on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters onshore as well as in the DIFC and ADGM.

"Eversheds provides an employment team which is experienced and responds in a timely manner; we never have to chase for advice."

"Eversheds has brought in teams with experience and understanding, which is critical when dealing with new and complex situations."

Eversheds advised Chubb on a variety of employment matters in the DIFC. This encompassed advice on immigration and the issuance of visas, employment-related data protection concerns, terminations and end-of-service repatriation obligations.

Abu Dhabi managing partner Geraldine Ahern is deeply involved in cross-border employment and immigration issues alongside her broader expertise in commercial contract work. She is well versed in representing clients from the technology and education sectors. "Geraldine is always such a pleasure to work with, bringing expertise and pragmatism to every matter." "Geraldine takes the necessary time to understand the requirements of the brief and ensure the advice delivered addresses the needs of the company."