Employment
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
Contact number
971 4 5421 1900Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a skilled group of lawyers in Dubai who provide a full-service offering within the employment sphere. The firm is able to give in-depth advice on a wide variety of employment matters, including those arising out of M&A transactions. It is mandated regularly on employee transfers, workplace investigations and immigration matters. The team also has considerable contentious expertise, often counselling clients on harassment cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The employment team are acutely aware of the challenges that companies face in the UAE in hiring and retaining employees, whether they are local or expatriate. I feel this commercial awareness means their advice is both rounded and balanced."
"The team are impressively proactive in anticipating and managing the next actions required in our case."
"Their general service levels and responsiveness are strong. The team always set clear expectations on lead times when taking on a particular piece of work."
"They have a good grasp of complex and sophisticated issues."
"The employment team are acutely aware of the challenges that companies face in the UAE in hiring and retaining employees, whether they are local or expatriate. I feel this commercial awareness means their advice is both rounded and balanced."
"The team are impressively proactive in anticipating and managing the next actions required in our case."
"Their general service levels and responsiveness are strong. The team always set clear expectations on lead times when taking on a particular piece of work."
"They have a good grasp of complex and sophisticated issues."
Notable Practitioners
Joanna Matthews-Taylor rises up a band in this iteration of the rankings. She is noted for her comprehensive practice and is able to offer clients a wealth of knowledge concerning employment contracts, immigration issues and the employment aspects of major M&A transactions. Her wider experience includes assisting clients with the rollout of diversity and inclusion programmes.
"Joanna is very responsive and is able to articulate complex legal issues in a concise, clear and understandable way."
"Joanna is knowledgeable regarding all aspects of our case and works collaboratively with her colleagues to ensure we receive the expertise we need."
"Joanna is an exceptional lawyer with a client-focused approach. She is direct yet courteous, and understands the vision of the organisation."