<p>On 6 October Al Tamimi led a breakfast briefing at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) which examined the free zone's newly launched employment regulations. This was the first briefing in a series of 3 examining the implications for businesses operating in the ADGM and featured representatives from ADGM.</p>
<p>Partner Ivor McGettigan examined how the ADGM creates a familiar employment environment for international banks and financial institutions. He provided an overview of the key points in the ADGM employment regulations, non-compete clauses, termination within ADGM, and took a look at the ADGM Employment Tribunal as well as transfer of employment from onshore to ADGM and associated issues.</p>
<p>Representatives from ADGM were available to speak to attendees in what was a lively and informative Q&amp;A session. The next two briefings will examine the operation of regulated and non-regulated entities within ADGM and the opportunities presented by this new free zone.</p>