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Nazanin Aleyaseen

Nazanin Aleyaseen is a partner in the arbitration team and has served as counsel or arbitrator in complex commercial proceedings before the ICC, LCIA, DIFC, DIAC, and ADCCAC and as an advocate in the DIFC Courts. Nazanin is the founding member of the internal investigations and employment practice in the Middle East and has conducted internal investigations into allegations of fraud and misconduct. She has advised multinational corporations with operations in the MENA region for over a decade in a wide range of industries including entertainment, oil and gas, construction, health care, and manufacturing and she has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the UAE by Chambers Global and The Legal 500.

Recent client quotes include:

"Nazanin Aleyaseen is a powerhouse of legal knowledge, and great to work with. She manages to keep sight of the big picture whilst maintaining an exceptional eye to detail."

"Nazanin is an impressive lawyer with complete command of her subject. She is someone who you want on your side in any litigation."

"Nazanin Aleyaseen has a striking grasp of detail and ability to keep the big picture in focus, as well as excellent client care."

"Nazanin Aleyaseen provides extremely clear and practical advice, with a strong eye on the commercials as well as the nuances."

"Excellent technical understanding combined with commercial understanding. Great people to deal with; reasonable costs, particularly for the quality of advice and availability of the team."

"The service is provided with a very quick turnaround, even on weekends and holidays. The quality and precision of the advice is remarkable."

"She knows all about our company. She is detail-oriented and also able to give a commercial perspective."

Nazanin is a member of the prestigious American Employment Law Counsel (AELC) making her one of the few AELC members to practice law outside the United States.

Nazanin joined K&L Gates in 2012 and sits on the firm's Global Associate Development Committee, Women in the Profession Committee, the Diversity Committee, and the Pro Bono Committee.

  • Recognized by Chambers Global for Employment: United Arab Emirates, 2013-2024
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 as a Leading Lawyer for Employment: United Arab Emirates. 2022 and 2023
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East for Private Practice Arbitration, 2022 and 2023
  • Recognized by Business Today as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Employment Lawyers Redefining the UAE Work Landscape in 2023
  • American Employment Law Council, Member
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Nazanin Aleyaseen of K&L Gates has a practice which sees her advise on the drafting of employment contracts, the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and workplace investigations into alleged instances of employee misconduct. With particular experience in the DIFC, she regularly acts for international clients operating in the technology, financial services and healthcare sectors.

Strengths: She knows all about our company. She is detail-oriented and also able to give a commercial perspective.

Chambers Global 2024

Nazanin Aleyaseen has a practice which covers employment contracts, regulatory compliance and workplace investigations. With particular experience in the DIFC, she regularly acts for international clients in the technology, financial services and entertainment sectors.

Strengths: Nazanin Aleyaseen provides extremely clear and practical advice, with a strong eye on the commercials as well as the nuances. Nazanin is an impressive lawyer with complete command of her subject. She is someone who you want on your side in any litigation. Nazanin provides very detailed responses with the right amount of guidance and information for us to make the right decision.

Chambers Global 2023
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