Geared to advise clients on employment bonus schemes, in-house training, and performance agreement, Al Tamimi & Company is led by Samir Kantaria. A key port of call for blue-chip clients, Kantaria is skilled at employee transfers and is ‘approachable and responds quickly’. Gordon Barr is knowledgeable of post-M&A workforce integration, Ivor McGettigan is vastly experienced before the AGDM Courts, and Sabrina Saxena drafts employment contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Accessibility and level of thorough support.'
- ‘Samir Kantaria is approachable and responds quickly to ensure that his clients are supported timely and in the best way possible, particularly when urgent matters come up which require immediate attention.'
- ‘They are reliable, make themselves available, and they understand the bigger commercial picture.’
- ‘Gordon Barr is always excellent and user-friendly.'
Key clients
- Booking.com
- Caterpillar
- Disney
- General Electric
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- Lotus Cars
- Microsoft
- The Leading Hotels of the World
- Xiaomi
Work highlights
Advised Microsoft Corporation with respect to its USD 1.5 billion strategic and landmark investment in G42.
Advised Cisco Systems, Inc on the UAE and Saudi Arabian issues arising from the all-cash acquisition by Cisco of Splunk, the largest acquisition in Cisco’s history.
Advised Carrier Global Corporation in connection with the Middle East employment issues arising from the global sale of their Fire and Security business to Lone Star.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael Chattle
Practice head
Samir Kantaria
Other key lawyers
Gordon Barr; Ivor McGettigan; Sabrina Saxena; Michael Chattle