Emily Daly
Associate
Emily is an employment law expert, guiding clients through complex cross-border matters in both the UAE and the UK.
Associate
Emily is an employment law expert, guiding clients through complex cross-border matters in both the UAE and the UK.
Language - English
Jurisdictions - England & Wales, United Arab Emirates, Dubai International Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market
Emily specialises in employment law, offering her expertise to clients across financial services, technology, retail, and consumer sectors. Her practice is particularly valued by international businesses navigating the intricacies of UAE and UK employment regulations. Emily's clients benefit from her strategic insight in handling contentious issues such as discrimination and harassment and those arising from terminations and employee moves.
Emily provides comprehensive support in employee management, from conducting investigations to advising on termination strategies and risk management. Her experience extends to advising on whistleblowing practices, share and asset purchase transactions, and the complexities of the UAE immigration landscape. Clients appreciate her ability to act swiftly and effectively, ensuring their operations remain compliant and efficient.
Known for her pragmatic approach, Emily has a proven track record of assisting clients within the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Her ability to solve problems quickly and her deep understanding of employment law make her an invaluable asset to her clients, who rely on her to navigate both local and international legal challenges.
Employee moves (DIFC and UAE)
Provided strategic advice on employee move to competitors.Employment disputes (DIFC)
Supported with the successful defence of a claim started by a former employee in breach of a settlement agreement in the Small Claims Tribunal in the DIFC. Advising on and managing the appeal and cross-appeal to the Court of First Instance.Private bank (DIFC)
Advised on the risks and processes required to clawback money owed to the client by a former employee.ComfortDelGro (England and Wales)
Supported ComfortDelGro, the largest premium point-to-point operator in the UK, with the acquisition of Addison Lee.Business expansion (DIFC, ADGM and UAE)
Supported numerous clients with the documentation and processes required for expansion into various jurisdictions in the UAE and transfers across the UAE.
