With ‘high knowledge and experience’, Al Tamimi & Company is a key port of call for various multinationals and public sector entities. The practice’s broad caseload spans day-to-day employee relations, employment litigation, as well as transactional work. Samir Kantaria oversees the team and is a strong choice for blue chip clients, while Gordon Barr is experienced in advising financial institutions. Co-lead of the education team Ivor McGettigan handles disciplinary proceedings for a breadth of UAE-based schools.

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Testimonials

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  • 'High knowledge and experience, the team is easy to reach and no matter who I contact, someone will get back to me.’
  • ‘I appreciate the quality of advice and responsiveness.’
  • ‘Exceptional local experience of laws and practice.’
  • ‘Very fast turnaround times and reliable legal services.’
  • ‘They are reachable all the time. They provide practical solutions, not only legal advice.’
  • ‘When working with Gordon Barr, I feel we are able to do a thorough analysis, he is very easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • Caterpillar
  • Walt Disney
  • LinkedIn
  • Richemont
  • Microsoft
  • DP World
  • Stellantis
  • General Electrics
  • SAP
  • JP Morgan

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Samir Kantaria

Other key lawyers

Gordon Barr, Ivor McGettigan, Sabrina Saxena