The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to some of the most talented and skilled lawyers in the employment sector. These professionals provide critical services to both businesses and individuals, handling everything from employee benefits and data protection, to disputes and contract reviews. Here are ten employment lawyers based in the UAE who are making their mark in this field.
In many cases, these professionals are not just versed in UAE labour laws, but also possess significant expertise in the rules and regulations of free zones like the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This is invaluable in a country where businesses and employees often operate across multiple jurisdictions. Let’s take a closer look at these outstanding individuals.
Please note that while we endeavour to provide accurate information, contact details and firm associations are subject to change. Always check directly with the law firm for the most up-to-date information.
Kiersten Lucas
Working for Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP, Kiersten Lucas is a dedicated employment lawyer recognised for her broad expertise. She specialises in employee benefits and restrictive covenants, competently representing both employers and senior executives in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Ruth Stephen
Ruth Stephen, a senior associate at Pinsent Masons LLP, is building a strong reputation in Dubai, providing guidance to international clients on DIFC data protection and employment matters related to acquisitions.
Luke Tapp
Also at Pinsent Masons LLP is Luke Tapp, an acclaimed lawyer with significant experience advising on DIFC and ADGM employment disputes. Tapp is regularly consulted for the drafting and reviewing of employment contracts, and also deals with executive termination and exit-related issues.
Samantha Ellaby
Samantha Ellaby is a Legal Director at Clyde & Co LLP. Based in Dubai, Ellaby leads the firm’s workplace health and safety practice. She offers counsel on a wide spectrum of employment issues, including harassment claims.
Thenji Moyo
Thenji Moyo, based in the Dubai office of Gateley Legal, is noted for her strong track record in employment litigation, workplace investigations, and immigration law.
Natalie Jones
Natalie Jones heads the Middle East employment practice at PwC Legal Middle East. She acts for clients in the financial services and technology sectors, handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters, compliance policies, and pension schemes.
Nazanin Aleyaseen
Nazanin Aleyaseen is an adept employment lawyer at K&L Gates whose practice covers employment contracts, regulatory compliance, and workplace investigations. Boasting considerable experience in the DIFC, Aleyaseen regularly represents international clients in the technology, financial services, and entertainment sectors.
Shiraz Sethi
Shiraz is a partner and regional head of employment at Dentons. He is a leading lawyer in his field having drafted the DIFC Employment Law commentary and the DIFC Employment Law. He was also instrumental in drafting the covid 19 DIFC Presidential Directive and the covid 19 regulations for the DMCC. Shiraz deals with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The core focus of his practice lies in complex workplace investigations and he regularly advises on the enforceability of restrictive covenants in respect of large scale team moves
Samir Kantaria
Samir Kantaria of Al Tamimi & Company is a leading lawyer known for his strong technical advice on compliance matters and varied other employment issues, including employee transfers. He works on both contentious and non-contentious cases for a range of multinationals and government entities.
Rebecca Ford
Rebecca Ford, employed by Clyde & Co LLP, has a strong presence in the market. Acknowledged for her deep understanding of employment matters in the UAE, Ford regularly handles employment disputes in the DIFC and ADGM courts on behalf of financial services clients and professional services firms.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of employment laws, it’s reassuring to know that these highly skilled professionals are working tirelessly to represent and protect the interests of employers and employees alike. They epitomise the UAE’s strong legal community and contribute to making it a key business hub in the Middle East.
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