About Lucy Melville

Lucy Melville is an associate in the Dubai employment practice at Addleshaw Goddard and offers comprehensive advice on employment and immigration matters, from employee onboarding to termination. She specialises in drafting essential employment documents, such as service agreements, contracts and employee handbooks, and has actively participated in litigation across various jurisdictions, including the local labour courts, DIFC and ADGM. Lucy's expertise extends to providing employment support in corporate transactions, handling employment due diligence and negotiating service and transfer agreements. She also advises on Emiratisation issues, focusing on quotas, mitigation strategies and addressing fines for non-compliance.