Al Tamimi & Company

Employment & Incentives

Partner

Sabrina is a UK-qualified senior lawyer within the Employment & Incentives practice. She advises clients on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters in the UAE, onshore and within the various free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). In addition to the UAE, Sabrina takes the lead on employment law matters in Oman.

Sabrina regularly advises foreign and local companies on all aspects of employment law in the UAE and Oman ranging from recruitment, drafting and advising on employment contracts, company policies and procedures, equity awards and incentive plans, company restructures including mergers and acquisitions, end of service payments, pensions, as well as employment-related litigation. She has successfully represented a number of clients at the DIFC Small Claims Tribunal and at the ADGM Court as well as at the onshore UAE Labour Court.

Sabrina has a particular focus on workplace investigations including allegations relating to discrimination, harassment, misconduct as well as protected disclosures and whistleblowing. She has significant experience in supporting clients undertaking complex and sensitive investigations both internally and as an external independent investigator. In addition, she regularly assists clients with the data protection rights and obligations, the protection of confidential information and the enforcement of post termination restrictions in the UAE and Oman.

Sabrina holds a second degree in Pharmacology and is experienced in providing tailored advice to healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. She is a member of the Al Tamimi Healthcare, Hospitality and Financial Services practices and regularly provides training sessions and seminars on employment and immigration issues for clients in the Middle East.

English

2016 – Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

2011 – Legal Practice Course (LLB), University of Law

2010 – Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law

2009 – Pharmacology (BSc), King College London