Shiraz Sethi

Shiraz Sethi

Regional Head of Employment, Dentons (Dubai, UAE)

Areas of expertise

Employment

Education
  • BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, London, UK

  • BSc, Economics & Law (Hons), Brunel University, London, UK

Memberships
  • Solicitor, Senior Courts of England and Wales

Biography
  • Shiraz is highly rated for his contentious and non-contentious employment work, and advises multinationals and local companies on all aspects of UAE labor law and DIFC employment law issues.

  • His practice covers both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. From a non-contentious perspective, he regularly advises on offer letters, employment, consultancy and secondment contracts; provides advice on immigration and visa requirements, medicals and certification of documents; and frequently reviews employee handbooks and company policies to ensure they are updated and in accordance with local legislation.

  • He also has extensive experience advising on terminations and the visa cancellation process, and specializes in running complex disciplinary procedures from commencement through to completion.