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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a global powerhouse with a strong TMT practice in the UAE. The firm serves an impressive list of technology and telecoms clients and is well versed in overseeing the drafting of commercial agreements, including outsourcing contracts. The team is very strong on transactional TMT work, assisting major clients with key strategic acquisitions and disposals. It also advises on e-commerce, data protection and telecoms regulatory matters. It is notably commended for its fintech practice and has advised on payment services regulations.

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The team at A&O Shearman is solid and knowledgeable in negotiations. They never put forward a point that is not strong.

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Tom Butcher
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Tom Butcher is commended for his strength in handling transactions in the technology industry, with experience advising on a plethora of M&A and joint venture mandates. He possesses further experience in regulatory issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity. He is based in Abu Dhabi and is head of Middle East communications, technology and data privacy at the firm.

Tom Butcher has a lot of market knowledge. He and the team are really involved and helpful in handling a wide range of negotiations.

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