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Squire Patton Boggs fields a notable employment team in its Dubai office. The group represents major clients hailing from a diverse range of industries and is highly experienced regarding employment-related issues arising in the DIFC. The team is accomplished at developing and reviewing employment contracts as well as providing advice on immigration and employee benefits. It also offers considerable know-how in employer data protection obligations.
Work Highlights
- The Dubai office of Squire Patton Boggs was engaged by Raytheon to act as its key global coordinator for employment law advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have provided pragmatic and considered advice on the new labour laws in UAE, often at short notice. They've handled the ambiguity and pressure that comes with interpreting a new law that has not yet been widely tested in the courts."
"The team have provided pragmatic and considered advice on the new labour laws in UAE, often at short notice. They've handled the ambiguity and pressure that comes with interpreting a new law that has not yet been widely tested in the courts."
Notable Practitioners
Sarah Lawrence has experience assisting clients with internal investigations as well as providing workplace training on issues such as bullying and harassment. She has an equally high level of experience assisting with the drafting and review of employment contracts. In recent years, her wider work has included advice on cross-border market entry and DIFC employee data protection issues. Based in Dubai, she is also noted for her regular handling of employment matters in Saudi Arabia.