Employment

Suhaila Al Marzooqi, a leading labour and employment lawyer in Dubai, is widely recognized for representing multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, individuals, and government entities across all areas of UAE Labour Law and free zone employment regulations — including DIFC Employment Law and ADGM Employment Regulations. Her firm delivers comprehensive labour litigation services and HR legal consultancy tailored to both employers and employees.

Her practice covers a broad range of employment matters, including:

  • Employment contracts and HR policies

  • Termination, redundancy, and unfair dismissal cases

  • Whistleblowing and breach of contract claims

  • Boardroom and management disputes

  • Wage, discrimination, and harassment claims

  • Health and safety compliance in the workplace

As an experienced employee rights and unfair dismissal lawyer, Suhaila ensures that both employers and employees receive clear, strategic, and fair advice to foster compliance and workplace harmony.

In an evolving legal environment, she maintains ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE), keeping clients informed about the latest labour law updates — including immigration, visa policies, employment contracts, and termination procedures.

Her team assists with:

  • Employment contract drafting and review

  • Workplace dispute resolution and mediation

  • Filing labour complaints and representation before UAE courts and tribunals

As a skilled labour dispute lawyer, Suhaila adopts a cooperative yet assertive approach, ensuring clients’ rights are protected in all proceedings.

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Representative Experience

  • [Technology Company]: Advised in a complex wrongful termination and unpaid commission case exceeding AED 2 million, securing an amicable settlement.

  • [Investment Fund]: Managed large-scale redundancy procedures involving hundreds of employees, ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws.

  • [International Bank]: Conducted internal investigation into suspected employee misconduct, providing risk and compliance guidance.

  • [Security Firm]: Represented the employer in a compensation claim covering notice, leave, and end-of-service benefits.

  • [European Company]: Advised in a dispute involving allegations of financial mismanagement, ensuring fair resolution within UAE jurisdiction.

  • [Holding Company]: Defended against wrongful dismissal claims following an internal staff investigation.

  • [Private Employee]: Acted in a wrongful termination case seeking compensation exceeding AED 2 million, including notice pay and gratuity.

  • [Accounting Firm]: Counseled on a sensitive labour dispute involving allegations of data theft by a senior executive.

  • [High-Profile Client]: Represented an international client in a USD 8 million employment claim involving vicarious liability and negligence.

  • [Corporate Employer]: Defended in a AED 12 million discrimination and harassment case, ensuring compliance with workplace equality standards.