Employment and Labour Law
United Arab Emirates
15 April 2025
The employment practice at Hadef & Partners LLC often works in conjunction with the firm’s dispute resolution team on investigations following allegations of employee criminal activity. Suzanne Gingles is knowledgeable of employment contracts and immigration requirements, while Chris Bailey-Gibbs is versed in employee transfers. Taher Abdeen Ibrahim is experienced in labour disputes before Dubai and Federal Courts.
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Key clients
- Adidas Emerging Markets LLC
- Bloomberg LP
- Visa Middle East FZ LLC
Work highlights
Advised US investment bank regarding the DIFC employment law aspects of its acquisition of a DIFC company.
Advised a global technology company on restructuring its UAE operations, in line with UAE labour law.
Conducted a workplace investigation on behalf of a multi-national company, in respect of claims made by a former employee alleging sex discrimination.
Lawyers
Practice head
Suzanne Gingles; Chris Bailey-Gibbs
Other key lawyers
Taher Abdeen Ibrahim