Mr. Sebastian Luermann is a German-qualified Attorney-at-Law as well as Legal Consultant in the United Arab Emirates and working as a Senior Associate at TME Legal, with a proven track record A labour law, data protection law, inheritance law, and ESG matters across the GCC region, particularly in the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He advises multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and private clients on complex labour and employment matters, cross-border data protection compliance, ESG initiatives, and succession planning. As a certified and registered Wills Draftsman at the DIFC Wills Service Centre, he also assists international clients in securing cross-border inheritance and succession arrangements in line with UAE and DIFC regulations. Prior to relocating to the Middle East, Mr. Luermann practiced with a mid-sized law firm in Regensburg, Germany, focusing on labour and criminal law. His practice today combines German legal expertise with in-depth regional knowledge of the GCC legal framework.
Sebastian Luermann
Attorney at Law (Germany) I Legal Consultant (UAE) I Senior Associate
Attorney-at-Law specializing in cross-border labor, corporate, and data protection law, as well as advising on market entry into the Gulf States.
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Key Expertise & Certifications
- UAE & KSA Labour Law (employment contracts, termination, Emiratization)
- Data Protection & Compliance (cross-border data flows, employee data, privacy policies)
- Inheritance & Succession Law (German and cross-border cases)
- Certified and registered Wills Draftsman at the DIFC Wills Service Centre
- Corporate Structuring & Commercial Advisory in the GCC
- Representation before local authorities
- Drafting of legal opinions, policies, and compliance frameworks
- Client training and seminars on employment and data protection law
Background
Educational
- Attorney-at-Law (Germany) / Member of Bar Association
- Second State Examination in Law (Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg)
- First State Examination in Law (Germany)/Diploma of Law (Dipl. Jur.)
- Law Studies at University of Regensburg
Professional
- TME Legal Consultants, Dubai & Riyadh Attorney-at-Law (Germany) | Legal Consultant
- Attorney-at-Law (Germany) | Legal Consultant UAE I Senior Associate & Head of Labour Law at German International Law and Tax Firm, Dubai & Riyadh
- Mid-size Law Firm, Regensburg (Germany), Lawyer focusing on Labour and Criminal Law
Affiliations & Languages
Professional Affiliations
- Member of Attorneys´ Bar Association
- Legal Consultant Registration
- Certified DIFC Wills Draftsmen
Languages
- German (native)
- English (Full Professional Proficiency)
- French (Full Professional Proficiency)
Leadership, Publications & Presentations
- Various articles on data protection for employees, Data Protection Consultant
- Various articles on non-compete clauses in employment contracts, Lexis Middle East
- Various articles on wrongful termination under the new UAE Labor Law, Lexis Middle East
- Regular speaker at chambers of commerce and professional seminars in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Key Project References
- Represented a German mid-sized company in a high-profile termination dispute with its UAE-based Managing Director. Successfully negotiated a settlement of USD 1 million, avoiding lengthy litigation and safeguarding the client’s regional operations.
- Advised a German specialty chemicals group on employment and labour law issues in the acquisition of a UAE-based lubricants and additives company. The engagement included due diligence, employee transfer arrangements, and compliance with local labour law requirements.
- Advised a European technology company on the implementation of employee data protection policies and cross-border data transfers between the EU, UAE, and KSA. The project included GDPR alignment, local law compliance, and internal training for HR and compliance teams.
- Counseled a multinational logistics provider on the restructuring of its UAE workforce in line with new Emiratization quotas. The mandate covered contract amendments, government reporting obligations, and negotiations with local authorities to ensure compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.
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