James Lavan, executive director at Buchanan Law, added that “firms are seeing a growing number of individuals seeking to return to the UK and other regions from the Gulf, and employers have generally been very understanding, offering increased flexibility around both working from home and temporary relocation.” However, true to their risk-averse nature, many lawyers will sit back and wait to see how this war plays out in the region.
James Lavan tells City A.M. firms are offering flexibility amid Middle East conflict while protecting long term stability.

