1. Representation Before ADGM Courts (Employment Jurisdiction)

We act for claimants and respondents in employment disputes before the ADGM Courts, navigating procedural requirements under the ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (as amended). Our services include drafting claims, defences, witness statements, skeleton arguments and handling interlocutory applications, including urgent relief. We ensure compliance with ADGM rules, prepare detailed evidence bundles, and manage hearings through to judgment and enforcement.

Our team has acted for senior executives and medical professionals facing wrongful termination, withheld entitlements, discrimination claims, and contractual disputes involving complex remuneration structures.

2. End‑of‑Service Benefits, Gratuity & Contractual Entitlements

We are frequently engaged to assess and recover financial entitlements linked to service duration, bonuses, incentive plans, share‑based compensation, accrued leave, notice pay, and termination benefits. ADGM employment matters often involve detailed contractual analysis due to bespoke executive packages or medical‑sector employment frameworks.

3. Executive Employment Advisory & Disputes

Top‑level executives require tailored and discreet support. Our services include:

• Reviewing and negotiating executive employment agreements and termination terms.
• Advising on bonus calculations, share grants, LTIPs and deferred compensation.
• Supporting clients facing performance‑related disputes, restructuring, or alleged misconduct.
• Managing high‑value wrongful termination and breach‑of‑contract claims.

We protect executive reputation, confidentiality, and long‑term career considerations while achieving optimal financial outcomes.

4. Unlawful Termination & Redundancy

We advise employers on compliance with ADGM Employment Regulations and best practice in conducting terminations and redundancy exercises. For employees, particularly senior executives and medical practitioners, we pursue claims and negotiate settlements for unlawful termination, unfair redundancy, and breach of contractual notice procedures.

5. Workplace Harassment, Discrimination & Whistleblowing

ATB Legal conducts internal investigations and represents clients in claims relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or whistleblowing within ADGM‑based organisations. We ensure fair treatment, evidential integrity, and compliance with ADGM’s employment regulatory framework.

6. Settlement Negotiation, Mediation & ADR

We prioritise commercially sensible solutions. Our lawyers negotiate strong settlement terms on behalf of employers and employees, prepare binding compromise agreements, and assist in mediation. We structure settlements to protect confidential information, ongoing business relationships and future career prospects.

7. Enforcement & Cross‑Jurisdictional Strategy

Following an ADGM Court award, ATB Legal manages enforcement in Abu Dhabi, other emirates, and internationally. We coordinate with enforcement bodies and local counsel to ensure practical recovery of sums awarded.