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Rebecca Ford

Global 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

United Arab Emirates

14 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Rebecca Ford leads Morgan Lewis’s employment practice in the Middle East and represents and advises employers on a range of workplace challenges, from strategic advice to employment disputes. She also takes on complex workplace investigations and the employment aspects arising from multidisciplinary compliance issues. Rebecca has managed high-profile employment litigation before the High Court of England and Wales in London, Dubai International Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Markets courts, as well as the local labor courts in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Professional Memberships

Officer, Employment & Industrial Relations Committee, International Bar Association

Member, Editorial Board, International Employment Lawyer

Education

Nottingham Law School

LPC

1996

Awards

Commended External Counsel

In-House Community

2024

Band 1, Employment, United Arab Emirates

Chambers Global

2025

Top Recommended, Employment Lawyers

Spear’s 500

2023

Leading Individual, Employment, Europe, Middle East & Africa, United Arab Emirates

Legal 500

2023

Recognized, Employment Law, Dubai, UAE

Best Lawyers

2023

Thought Leader – Labour, Employment & Benefits, UAE

Who’s Who Legal

2023

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Employment - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rebecca Ford has a strong presence in the market and is acknowledged by sources for her deep understanding of employment matters in the UAE. She regularly handles employment disputes in the DIFC as well as advising on the implementation of new employment regulations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rebecca Ford shows strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving and a deep understanding of employment law.
EmploymentChambers Global Guide
Rebecca provides very strong strategic support.
EmploymentChambers Global Guide
Rebecca is very knowledgeable in her field of expertise. She delivers her legal advice in a manner that is easy to understand but sophisticated at the same time.
EmploymentChambers Global Guide
Rebecca is one of the top go-to employment lawyers in the region. She knows her stuff and gives excellent prompt and pragmatic advice, which is just what a client needs.
EmploymentChambers Global Guide
Rebecca provides us with expert, commercial advice on multiple employment issues.
EmploymentChambers Global Guide

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