David McDonald > Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP Offices
PO Box 506688
Office 17-04, Level 17, ICD Brookfield Place,
Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
United Arab Emirates
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David McDonald
Position
David leads the firm’s Middle East employment practice and has been based in Dubai for a decade.
David advises on all aspects of the employment relationship and he is an expert in managing employee risk with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates and Qatar markets.
He has a deep background in employment disputes, workplace investigations and disciplinary matters and he regularly guides clients through these complex and sensitive situations. However, David also has considerable experience with advising clients on non-contentious work such as employment contract and handbook/policy drafting, executive level appointments and terminations.
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations
Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP provides support to financial institutions and corporates on regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings across the UAE and wider Middle East. The group is active on allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering, and also possesses a strong litigation offering, handling contentious investigations that progress to the UAE courts. The ‘superb’ Payam Beheshti leads the practice and is particularly well-regarded for his strength in regulatory investigations involving financial institutions. Co-head Muneer Khan is reputed for his financial services regulatory practice. David McDonald oversees the firm’s employment offering and is active on investigations and disputes.