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Littleton Chambers

Employment: DIFC & ADGM Litigation (UK-Based Barristers)

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


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Employment: DIFC & ADGM Litigation (UK-Based Barristers) - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

London-based set Littleton Chambers is home to a number of barristers who have considerable experience appearing in employment litigation before the DIFC courts and those of the ADGM. Its lawyers are equally capable of representing employers and individual employees. Key cases undertaken by the set's members have included whistle-blowing claims, discrimination disputes and commercial employment injunctions.

Strengths

The team is incredibly responsive, user-friendly and fast on its feet.

Littleton Chambers is the pre-eminent set for high-value employment work in the Middle East.

Littleton Chambers has a unique focus and collective expertise in the region.

Notable practitioners
James Bickford Smith
James Bickford Smith is based in London and has a significant track record in employment litigation before the courts of the DIFC and ADGM. He is an accomplished barrister whose experience includes major cases relating to talent poaching.

James Bickford Smith is someone you can rely on.

James has the best technical and legal knowledge in the DIFC.


Mohinderpal Sethi

London-based Mohinderpal Sethi KC is well known for his regular engagement in DIFC employment cases. He is experienced in representing both employers and individual employees.

Mohinderpal is very prominent.

Mohinderpal Sethi is an impressive silk. He is well-established in this area and has a very creative legal mind.

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