Employment & Workplace
Thoughtful guidance on the documents, policies and conversations that shape the working relationship.
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Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from Ireland.
Irish teachers, healthcare professionals, engineers and business leaders are well represented in the UAE, and Irish companies in aviation, finance and technology regularly look to Dubai for growth. Many arrive familiar with common-law contracts; we help explain what works differently here.
Irish clients · Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from Ireland who want commercially focused, plain-spoken legal counsel for decisions in the UAE, whether you are already here or planning your first step from abroad.
Every conversation starts with your objectives, the people and businesses involved and your timing. The appropriate scope of support is discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.
Questions we often discuss with clients from Ireland
- Employment contracts and senior executive packages
- Aviation, leasing and finance arrangements
- Setting up a regional company or branch
- Buying a home or investing in Dubai property
Relevant expertise
Where we can help.
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Commercially focused support for financing discussions, transaction documentation and financial relationships.
Explore practiceCorporate & Commercial
A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
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All international pagesEgyptUAE companies, contracts, disputes, banking and property for Egyptian clients, in Arabic.en-EGSaudi ArabiaRegional structures, joint ventures, arbitration and property for Saudi groups and families.en-SAIndiaUAE companies, NRI property, employment and succession, with an office in Kerala.en-INPakistanPartnerships, trade, property and employment matters for overseas Pakistanis.en-PKUnited KingdomEnglish-law contracts, DIFC and onshore disputes, relocation and UAE wills.en-GBUnited StatesMarket entry, technology, distribution and compliance for US companies.en-USQatarUAE entities, construction disputes and property for Qatari investors and companies.en-QAOmanCross-border trade, distribution and family businesses across the Oman–UAE border.en-OM
Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
I’ve been offered a role in Dubai. What should I check before accepting?
Review salary and allowances, housing and benefits, notice periods, any restrictions after you leave and how the contract can be ended. A short review before you sign can save difficult conversations later.
Will a contract governed by Irish law be enforceable in Dubai?
It depends on the parties, the forum chosen and where you would need to enforce it. Ask which law and forum suit your arrangement rather than assuming home-country terms will work as expected.
Can I start the conversation from Ireland?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in Ireland or the UAE. Keep it brief and avoid confidential documents until an engagement is agreed. An enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Do you advise on the law of Ireland?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of Ireland, we will say so early and discuss coordinating with appropriately qualified advisers there.
Working together
A clear starting point.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Your priorities first.
Begin with your objectives, the background to your matter and any time-sensitive concerns.
02 / DEFINE
Agree the way forward.
Discuss the appropriate scope, relevant checks and engagement arrangements before work begins.
03 / PROGRESS
Focus on the next step.
Work through the agreed issues with a clear view of your commercial and personal priorities.
A conversation is a good place to start