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Ali Al Assaad

Ali Al Assaad

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

- Corporate

- Employment and Labor

- Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Career

Ali Al Assaad is a senior associate in Dentons’ Dubai office. He is a member of the Corporate, Employment and Dispute Resolution practice groups and has more than 12 years of legal experience.

Ali’s primary focus is in relation to employment advisory but specialises in advising on employment disputes before the local courts, conducting negotiations and reaching amicable settlements.

His practice includes advising corporates on employment contracts, policies and various employment disputes. He also advises on real estate disputes, debts default, breach of contracts and abuse of rights.

Ali has participated in drafting the DIFC Presidential Directive No. 4 of 2020 in respect of COVID-19 emergency employment measures, and the DMCC Employment Guidelines during the COVID-19 Precautionary Measures Period.

Ali is trilingual (English, Arabic and French) and is therefore able to provide advice to a wide range of clients, based on his first-hand litigation before the local courts. He is also experienced in drafting and negotiating in both English and Arabic.

Professional Memberships

Legal Consultant, The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, 2016

Solicitor, Senior Courts of England and Wales, 2024

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Chambers Global Guide

Employment - United Arab Emirates

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Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • Ali is excellent. He gave very strong advice on how to handle some difficult issues.

    EmploymentChambers Global Guide
  • He has solid knowledge and is great to work with.

    EmploymentChambers Global Guide
  • Ali Al Assaad is a customer-centric individual with a great level of competences in his field.

    EmploymentChambers Global Guide

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