The explosion in population in the UAE has resulted in a sizable demand being placed on the local employment laws. Our team of employment lawyers are responsible for advising on employment law and its implication in the UAE labour market and the DIFC jurisdiction.

Services

Our employment practice focuses on supporting our clients´ strategic objectives in the management and organization of their workforce. This includes;

• Advise on employment laws (Federal or Free Zone including DIFC laws)
• Design human resource and employment manuals for major corporate clientele
• Custom design employment contracts for all levels of staff from chief executive officers down
• Conduct employment disputes
• Advise on resolution of employment disputes before UAE Courts, Ministries or applicable Free Zone entities

Our Experts

 

Eliane Nassour

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Position:	Senior Counsel, Dubai
Contact:	eliane.nassour@habibalmulla.com
Admitted:	1998, Beirut Bar Association
Education:	LLB, La Sagesse University, Lebanon, 1997
Language(s):	English, Arabic, French
Expertise:	Commercial Corporate Structuring & Restructuring Employment Law Intellectual Property/Franchising Mergers & Acquisitions Supply & Distribution
Practice & Experience:	Eliane has more than 14 years‘ experience in corporate and commercial law in the Middle East and a sound understanding of UAE laws.  She is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, reorganisation and joint ventures. Eliane also advises on company formation as well as all associated commercial contracts and associated compliance with UAE laws and regulations. She is also experienced in commercial agencies law and employment law. Eliane also specialises in legislative drafting and regulatory matters and has reviewed, drafted and commented upon existing UAE laws and proposed amendments at a Federal and Emirate level.  Eliane holds an LLB from La Sagesse University in Lebanon and is admitted to the Beirut Bar Association. She is fluent in English, Arabic and French.