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Employment - Saudi Arabia
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What the team is known for

Baker McKenzie maintains a compact employment practice which is mandated by an impressive list of major global clients. It is well versed in advising on employee transfers and the requirements of Saudi Arabia's nationalisation programme. The firm is additionally well positioned to handle the Saudi employment elements of multi-jurisdictional M&A deals.

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Emerson on the transfer of employees entailed by its creation of a new joint venture with AspenTech.

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Christiana O'Connell-Schizas
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Christiana O'Connell-Schizas is an associate who acts as the key point of contact for Saudi employment issues. Her wide-ranging practice encompasses regular advice on employee transfers and post-M&A workforce integrations.

"Christiana knows Saudi labour law inside-out and is amazing to work with. She is always very responsive and provides reliable and strong guidance."

"Christiana provides very accurate advice and a helpful mindset."

"She is responsive, smart and collaborative. She's my go-to employment lawyer."

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