Employment
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 4
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+971 4 330 3900About
Provided by Afridi & Angell
The Afridi & Angell employment team, which advises on non-contentious and contentious employment matters, is highly regarded. We are recognized for our commercial, practical and workable advice in respect of all commercial aspects of the employer/employee relationship.
Our lawyers work with local and international companies to ensure compliance with UAE and DIFC labour and immigration laws. We assist clients in reviewing existing and drafting new employment contracts for all levels of staff, senior management and directors. We also assist clients in the review and drafting of employee handbooks, advise them on compensation and incentive schemes, as well as enforcement of non-compete clauses.
We have extensive experience in negotiating settlements and coordinate closely with our dispute resolution team should a matter proceed to court or arbitration.
Our partners are well versed in all aspects of UAE and DIFC employment matters and are regular contributors on the subject to various legal publications. Charles Laubach is the author of the UAE chapters in several leading publications, including the Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law, PLC’s Labour and Employee Benefits, GLG’s International Comparative Legal Guide to Employment & Labour Law, and Labour & Employment by Getting the Deal Through.
Chambers Review
Afridi & Angell has a solid employment practice in Dubai that is instructed by a number of multinational organisations. The firm regularly represents clients in wrongful dismissal and executive termination disputes. On the employee benefits side, the team's lawyers have experience regarding the implementation of employee share plans. The firm is well accustomed to representing clients in the DIFC courts and is additionally notable for its significant arabophone capabilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The speed of delivery of their very clear answers is impressive."
"They are very experienced and skilled in handling labour and employment concerns, especially in the changing legal landscape of the UAE."
"The team provides excellent, clear advice and a commercial approach."
"The speed of delivery of their very clear answers is impressive."
"They are very experienced and skilled in handling labour and employment concerns, especially in the changing legal landscape of the UAE."
"The team provides excellent, clear advice and a commercial approach."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Laubach is a highly experienced US attorney who is well known in the Dubai market and deeply capable when it comes to handling UAE employment matters. In this regard he is able to leverage his strengths as a fluent Arabic speaker to assist a wide range of clients. He is further complimented for his in-depth understanding of local court procedures.
"Charles has been in the country for over 30 years. He is very knowledgeable, and his insight into the UAE is second to none."
"His knowledge of international law is outstanding."
"He is very responsive, available, client-centric and budget-conscious."