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TMT - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is well versed in corporate and commercial matters arising within the technology sector. It regularly assists startups with venture capital investments, and is equally capable when it comes to advising on joint ventures. The firm advises numerous clients on compliance with data protection regulations, and has further experience concerning the establishment or sale of data centres. It regularly coordinates its work alongside Baker teams located in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include Lucrezia Lorenzini.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised ADNOC Distribution on a strategic joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company to facilitate the rollout of an electric vehicle charging network in the UAE.

Strengths

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"Baker McKenzie is responsive and they spend the time necessary to understand the issues. They have good global expertise which means they are able to support on evolving areas and anticipate regulations."

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Notable Practitioners

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Dino Wilkinson
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Abu Dhabi-based Dino Wilkinson receives especially high praise for his handling of data protection and cybersecurity issues. In addition to this work, he is regularly engaged to advise businesses on digital transformation projects, and has further experience relating to sponsorship contracts and telecoms regulatory issues.

"Dino is the go-to lawyer for anything related to data privacy and data protection in the UAE. He has built up a strong team, has a stellar track record and has been entrusted with some of the largest matters in the region."

"Dino is a balanced personality and he has full knowledge of the legal system in GCC countries, in addition to being well informed. He advises with an awareness of all the details in the client's interest."

"He has been very impressive with domain knowledge; all our queries are answered in detail and with the required back-up of the statements which are made, so it becomes easy to take that forward within the organisation."

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Dino Wilkinson
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