The 12 Best Employment Lawyers in Dubai

Dr. Hassan Elhais suits employers and employees who want one adviser to run a case through every stage, from the MOHRE complaint to enforcement of the judgment. His labour litigation service covers dismissal, unpaid wages, end-of-service benefits and contract disputes, and it also defends employers against claims. Fees are agreed after a consultation and depend on the claim's value, whether it settles at MOHRE and whether an appeal follows. Remote consultations help if you have already left the UAE.

LYLAW suits expatriates who want advice in English from a firm that can also appear before the DIFC Courts. Its employment team acts for employers and employees, from offer letters and non-compete agreements to settlement agreements and waivers. The firm, licensed since 2009 and based in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, represents clients before MOHRE, the onshore labour courts and the DIFC Courts. Having one firm for onshore and DIFC rules helps when your employer sits in a free zone.

Its strength lies in explaining the MOHRE route before a case ever reaches court. The firm, based in Dubai Design District, handles contracts, working arrangements, wages, leave, termination and end-of-service benefits under the 2021 federal labour law. Its labour page sets out when MOHRE can decide a claim itself and when a dispute moves on to the competent court. Employees unsure whether their claim will stay at MOHRE get a clear answer at the outset.

AMCO's range of languages makes it a practical option for workers who prefer to explain their case in their own language. The Business Bay firm works in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali and several more. Its employment team calculates claims, gratuity, outstanding salary and leave, drafts contracts and non-compete agreements, and appears before labour courts across the emirates. Pro bono cases are taken each month, subject to quota and eligibility.

Samira Al Zarooni Advocates is a good fit for employees of JAFZA and other free zones who are unsure where to file. Its employment page explains that free zone disputes usually start with the zone authority before reaching MOHRE, and that DIFC follows its own common-law rules. The team handles unpaid wages, overtime, unlawful deductions, bonuses and commissions, and represents clients in MOHRE mediation and before Dubai courts. An initial consultation is offered, with a callback within 48 hours.

Motei & Associates leans towards executives and employers handling sensitive exits. Its employment team drafts executive contracts and settlement agreements, runs restructuring and redundancy processes, and conducts internal investigations into harassment, discrimination or financial impropriety. Employees are represented in complaints and court proceedings over wrongful termination, discrimination and moral harm. Appointments can be booked through the firm's online e-lawyer calendar, which saves a round of calls before the first meeting.

MBH Advocates is a sound choice when a dispute may end up in a court outside Dubai, with offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Its labour team handles unpaid wages, end-of-service benefits, leave balances, wrongful termination and harassment claims, and drafts contracts, policies and settlement agreements for employers. When you request a consultation, the firm asks for the emirate, the stage of the case and any urgent deadline. Having your contract, WPS records and termination notice ready speeds up that first review.

Employees chasing unpaid salary or gratuity will find Ask The Law's labour practice clearly laid out. The Business Bay firm starts by reviewing the contract, MOHRE records, salary statements and termination letters before a complaint is filed. Its work runs from wrongful termination and non-compete clauses to absconding cases and domestic worker disputes, for employees and employers alike. Gathering those documents before the first call shortens the assessment considerably.

Employees who believe they were dismissed arbitrarily will find HHS Lawyers' approach practical. The team reviews the dismissal letter and the contract, calculates notice pay, gratuity, unused leave and compensation, and files the complaint with MOHRE before taking the case to the labour court if needed. The firm also handles labour ban removal and employment restructuring for companies. Its phone and WhatsApp lines answer around the clock, useful when a termination arrives without warning.

ProConsult suits HR managers and employees whose dispute could land in more than one court system. Its employment team advises on contentious and non-contentious matters under both federal UAE law and DIFC law, before the Dubai, DIFC and Abu Dhabi courts. Employee claims cover unpaid salary, gratuity, pay in lieu of notice and leave, and repatriation costs, while employers get contracts, handbooks and restrictive covenants. Bringing payslips and the final settlement statement lets the team check the figures quickly.

KH Legal is well placed for employers who want contracts, WPS checks and disciplinary rules in order before a dispute arises. The Business Bay firm, founded in 2008 by Jouslin Khairallah, also acts for employees on unpaid salary, arbitrary dismissal, gratuity and labour bans. Its labour page explains that straightforward wage claims typically take weeks and contested dismissals several months. Fixed fees are offered in suitable cases, so ask early whether yours qualifies.

Fichte & Co is geared to companies that need employment advice running alongside their day-to-day HR work. The firm, established in Dubai in 2005, drafts contracts and handbooks, handles disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and garden leave, and advises on Emiratisation compliance. It also deals with MOHRE licensing, visa quotas and labour permits for mainland companies, and liaises with free zone authorities. Employers setting up in the UAE can cover hiring paperwork and staff policies with one adviser.