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Dentons’ broad caseload encompasses a range of non-contentious employment work, as well as handling complex investigations. Shiraz Sethi oversees the practice and is versed in employee restrictive covenants and transfers, while Christopher Brennan handles employment-related investigations. Catherine Beckett drafts employee handbooks among other matters, Ali Al Assaad is proficient in contract claims, and David Slim is skilled at cross-border regulatory proceedings. Anna Terrizzi is noted for her strength in employee terminations and redundancies.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Dentons provides excellent service to its clients, from taking the time to understand their needs, to the high quality of service provided, and the great local market knowledge and intelligence they possess.’
  • ‘Dentons has been a trusted legal partner for us globally and offers consistent, high-value advice and support across a number of areas, including employment and project-based work. Shiraz Sethi, in particular, remains a steadfast and highly responsive partner whom we are grateful to have as a resource.’
  • ‘The Dentons employment team has specialised expertise that not all firms can offer, such as the ability to handle labour disputes within the UAE courts as well as internationally. They are one of the few firms that can offer the full service of employment law needs that clients often have. Dentons takes a client-centric approach and tailors its services to ensure effective legal solutions.’
  • ‘Whilst providing all the trimmings of a professional top-tier law firm, what distinguishes the lawyers at Dentons is their willingness to invest in their clients. The senior partners remain humble and approachable, fostering trusting relationships with their clients.’
  • ‘Ali Al Assaad is very strong and provides consistently good feedback. Shiraz Sethi is also incredibly responsive and helpful.’
  • ‘Under the leadership of Shiraz Sethi, the Dentons employment team has been exceptional, elevating their support on recent matters with strategic and commercial guidance. Shiraz has the ability to go the extra mile with client relationships and focuses on building long-term relationships with clients. Shiraz is always available to provide ongoing support and advice, which we value.’
  • ‘Shiraz Sethi has the ability to immediately answer about any question put to him.’
  • ‘Shiraz Sethi has in-depth knowledge, coupled with years of experience.’

Work highlights

  • Advised JAFZA on reviewing its entire employment eco-system, including all template employment contracts, JAFZA Rules, policies and procedures.
  • Advised DHL on how to run an effective internal investigation into employee misconduct.
  • Advised ABB across the GCC on all its employment related queries from drafting and amending contracts, offer letters, policies and procedures.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shiraz Sethi

Other key lawyers

Christopher Brennan, Catherine Beckett, Ali Al Assaad, David Slim, Anna Terrizzi