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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Al Tamimi is a leading Middle Eastern law firm with a strong TMT team in the UAE. The group acts on a number of e-payment matters, with complementary expertise in privacy and data protection. The firm is also known for its significant telecoms regulatory know-how, frequently counselling notable clients in this industry on licensing considerations and a wealth of other matters.
Strengths
Al Tamimi & Company has a strong team of very experienced lawyers in the technology sector.
Work Highlights
Al Tamimi acted for Abu Dhabi Airport on a comprehensive review of its IT policies and obligations, including an update to its IT handbook to ensure compliance with local data protection and cybersecurity considerations across all functions of the organisation.
Notable practitioners
Abu Dhabi-based Andrew Fawcett advises on a wide range of telecoms regulatory issues, and has further experience in data protection. His practice also often sees him advising on sector-specific regulatory issues arising from capital markets or M&A transactions.
Andrew Fawcett is very experienced in the technology sector, especially in telecoms. He has a good reputation in the market.
David Yates leads Al Tamimi & Company’s regional digital and data practice, and regularly undertakes some of the firm’s most complex TMT-related work. He is recognised for his international expertise, with vast experience in both Australia and the Middle East.
David Yates is an incredibly experienced lawyer – he has experience in really complex TMT markets.