Yemeni Employment Law Overview

"Luqman Legal handles both national and international issues related to Yemen. The team is based in Sana'a and is prominent in international arbitration, with key lawyers being called both as expert witnesses and as counsel. The firm regularly advises oil and gas multinationals on arbitrations, and also acts for several household names from sectors such as pharmaceuticals and food and beverages. It is further distinguished for its labour and employment work, and is the Yemeni representative of the San Francisco-headquartered Employment Law Alliance."

“Luqman Legal handles both national and international issues related to Yemen. The team is based in Sana'a and is prominent in international arbitration, with key lawyers being called both as expert witnesses and as counsel. The firm regularly advises oil and gas multinationals on arbitrations, and also counsels several household names from sectors such as pharmaceuticals and food and beverages. It is further distinguished for its labour and employment work, and is the Yemeni representative of the San Francisco-headquartered Employment Law Alliance.” “Abdulla Farouk Luqman is a longstanding lawyer who represents a number of big-name corporate clients hailing from sectors such as pharma and oil and gas. Based in Sana'a, he is also mandated by several NGOs.”

"This estimable firm represents a prominent international client base, including companies such as APR Energy, DHL and Etihad Airways, as well as representatives of various international organisations. The firm’s recent work includes advising on force majeure claims and labour disputes involving employment termination. In addition to providing due diligence and regulatory services, the team also acts on international arbitrations. Abdulla Luqman has extensive experience handling a broad range of corporate and employment matters. Highlighted for “the depth of his legal analysis,” sources stress that “he has the spirit of working on a global level.”

“This well-established firm advises on the full range on legal issues and routinely co-operates with international law firms to act on multi-jurisdictional disputes and projects. The team’s recent experience includes advising on a highly complex construction dispute and acting as local counsel on an international arbitration. It continues to benefit from strong links with Dubai-based law firm Al Suwaidi & Company.” “Abdulla Farouk Luqman is praised by clients for having “a clear and confident knowledge of Yemeni law” and being “fast and efficient.” As well as having expertise in Yemeni corporate law, Abdulla is often called upon to assist with international arbitration.”

“This firm remains an important player with international clients, advising various companies on corporate and commercial matters relating to their business in Yemen. The team has maintained its activity in the oil and gas sector, and has expanded into the field of aviation. Meanwhile, litigation and arbitration has increased, and employment law continues to be an area of expertise useful to international clients. The firm’s continuing association with UAE firm Al Suwaidi & Company also gives it access to extra regional resources.” Abdulla Farouk Luqman is commended by international clients for being “a pleasure to work with and always available, even at short notice.”

“This team has grown over the past year, and now offers the services of five full-time lawyers. Clients can also call on the team’s broader regional resources thanks to its association with UAE firm Al Suwaidi & Company. The practice has been highly active in the oil and gas sector, representing clients in a number of related arbitrations, and has also advised names from the telecoms and real estate industries on commercial issues. International law firms call on its assistance for a range of matters, including employment, M&A transactions and immigration. Highly satisfied clients assert that “the advice has been invaluable”. Abdulla Farouk Luqman is commended for his exemplary transactional expertise and his “very good commercial sense.”