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Ivor McGettigan

Ivor McGettigan

Al Tamimi & Company, United Arab Emirates

Work Department

Employment, Sports Law & Events Management

Position

Partner, Employment

Career

Ivor McGettigan is a Partner in the Employment practice in Abu Dhabi and he also chairs the firm’s Education Sector Group.

Ivor advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship from recruitment to retirement. He has particular experience in advising Abu Dhabi based clients on the latest trends and practices within that market. As well as advising on the Labour Law he has advised extensively on the Federal Civil Service Law, Abu Dhabi Civil Service Law and all associated employment issues. Ivor regularly speaks and presents on employment law matters including on the radio and TV.

On the Education front, Ivor has advised education providers-from schools to Universities- on a wide variety of issues including employment, tenure and academic freedom, drafting of policies, disciplinary proceedings and termination agreements.

Languages

English

Memberships

2010 – Solicitor in England & Wales

1998 – Solicitor in Ireland

Education

2009 – Diploma in Employment Law, Law Society of Ireland

2004 – Diploma in Arbitration, University College Dublin

1993 – B.A. (Hons), University College Dublin

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