Dharma is an Associate in the Employment team in Dubai. An England and Wales qualified solicitor who trained at a leading international law firm in London, she advises on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Dharma combines her UK and UAE experience to provide clear, practical, and commercially focused guidance to clients.
She has experience advising on employment law matters across mainland UAE, as well as the financial free zones of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Dharma is experienced in drafting UAE-compliant employment documentation, including contracts, termination agreements, handbooks, and company policies. She manages labour claims in the local courts, has active DIFC Courts experience, and provides employment support on high-value corporate transactions.
Prior to her move to the UAE, Dharma advised on a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious UK employment matters. Her background includes coordinating multi-jurisdictional restructuring projects, managing senior executive exits and settlement agreements, and supporting clients through high-risk, strategically important disputes. She also has experience drafting complex employment documentation, conducting sensitive investigations, and handling employment litigation in both the Employment Tribunals and the High Court.
Admissions
- Solicitor (England & Wales) admitted in 2024