With strength in onshore labour litigation, pension schemes, and employment rewards and incentives, DLA Piper‘s employment practice in the UAE is headed by Iain Skinner. Skinner handles employee transfers, restrictive covenants, and terminations, while Natalie Jones is proficient in the employment aspects of transactional matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent service from a knowledgeable and pragmatic employment law team.'
  • ‘Ian Skinner can always be relied upon to support our HR team through challenging situations with an adaptable and amiable working style.'

Key clients

  • PwC Middle East
  • Rapyd
  • Emirates CAE Flight Training
  • Nanostone Water
  • Quantuma (Middle East) Limited

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iain Skinner

Other key lawyers

Natalie Jones