
With strength in onshore labour litigation, pension schemes, and employment rewards and incentives, DLA Piper‘s employment practice in the UAE is headed by Iain Skinner. Skinner handles employee transfers, restrictive covenants, and terminations. Natalie Jones left the practice in 2026.
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