M&CO Legal

Diversity and inclusion is one of the strengths of the UAE and MHLF is fully committed to this principle. When hiring employees, whether lawyers or administration staff, MHLF does not consider religion, gender, age, nationality, disability, colour or creed; skills and suitability for the role are the only criteria of selection. MHLF firmly believes in creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and different opinions are valued as it promotes innovation and allows us to serve our clients better.

The MHLF workplace strives to be inclusive and friendly. Some of the highlights of MHLF are provided herein below.

Gender

The MHLF workplace is gender neutral and is free from patriarchal attitudes and male chauvinism; women have equal opportunities in every way at MHLF. Almost half of our employees are women; and out of six partners, two are women.

Dress Code

There is a dress code but it is country neutral; the only criterion is to be professional and appropriate for the workplace.

Religious diversity

Our people have diverse religious beliefs and each is respected.

Geographical diversity

Our people come from various backgrounds, including the UAE, Ireland, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, Yemen, India, Philippines and Pakistan.

Educational diversity

Our people have completed their education and obtained their degrees from different jurisdictions and countries. MHLF respects different educational systems and favours multiple approaches and point of views as it promotes generation of new and diverse ideas.

Generational diversity

Our people are not discriminated based on their age and are not excluded through any type of bias, conscious or otherwise.

MHLF’s selection process is free from any bias in this regard and is solely based on the candidate meeting the requisite qualification, experience and skills for the position.

The workplace at MHLF promotes a healthy discussion environment between all age groups to ensure that that the ideas are effectively shared and reflect inputs from all age groups.

Firm’s policy

The above principles are embedded in MHLF’s policy. The employee handbook contains a formal statement prohibiting discrimination, including sexual harassment or other harassment, because of religion, belief, sect, faith, creed, race, color, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other characteristic protected by the law.

MHLF strictly follows a no discrimination policy, and allows employees to raise their concerns should there ever be such an occurrence. The employee handbook also sets out a clear procedure for complaints; the first complaint would be heard by the employee’s immediate manager, any expert on the matter and HR and operations manager. If an employee is not satisfied with how a complaint is dealt with, the said employee can then appeal to the managing and other partners.