R&A Legal Solutions advises employers on a wide range of employment and labour law matters across the UAE, wider GCC and the UK. We act for businesses, project companies, family offices and senior executives, providing clear, practical advice on managing employment relationships from recruitment through to termination.

We combine strong technical knowledge of local labour laws and regulations with an understanding of commercial realities. Our focus is on helping clients to implement effective employment strategies, manage risk and resolve disputes efficiently.

We support clients in managing the full employment lifecycle, ensuring compliance and best practice.

Our work includes:

• Advising on recruitment processes and offer letters.
• Structuring compensation and benefits packages.
• Advising on performance management, disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Managing employee transfers, secondments and international assignments.
• Advising on data protection and privacy in the employment context.

We help clients to navigate the complexities of workforce management while maintaining a productive and compliant environment.

We provide discreet and strategic advice on high-stakes employment matters involving senior executives and board members.

Our services include:

• Drafting and negotiating executive service agreements.
• Advising on remuneration, bonuses and long-term incentive plans.
• Managing executive terminations, severance packages and exit strategies.
• Advising on fiduciary duties, corporate governance and conflicts of interest.
• Supporting clients through sensitive investigations and internal inquiries.

We understand the reputational and commercial sensitivities involved in senior-level employment matters.

We integrate employment advice into broader project and transactional work, particularly in construction, real estate, hospitality and corporate matters.

Our work includes:

• Managing workforce restructuring and redundancies in project wind-downs or changes of ownership.
• Ensuring compliance with local content and nationalisation requirements.

We ensure that employment considerations are properly addressed and integrated into overall project strategy.

We assist clients in resolving employment disputes efficiently and effectively, whether through negotiation or formal proceedings.

Our work includes:

• Advising on unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment claims.
• Representing clients in labour court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Negotiating settlement agreements and releases.
• Advising on enforcement of restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation).
• Supporting internal investigations and disciplinary processes.

We aim to achieve practical and commercially sound resolutions while protecting our clients’ interests.

We act for:

• Businesses and corporations across various sectors.
• Project companies and developers.
• Family offices and private investors.
• Senior executives and board members.
• SMEs and start-ups.

We tailor our advice to the specific needs and scale of each client, from large organisations to individual executives.

• Practical, commercially-focused advice on UAE, GCC and UK employment law.
• Experience across the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment to termination.
• Integrated support for employment aspects of projects, transactions and corporate matters.
• Discreet and strategic advice on senior executive and board-level issues.
• Efficient and effective resolution of employment disputes.