Chambers Review
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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
The team at Charles Russell Speechlys is best known for its work in sport, media and entertainment. It is notable for a diverse client list that includes production companies and sporting associations, as well as individual athletes and artists. The firm also acts for a number of government bodies across the Middle East, providing regulatory guidance that will be key to the development of the region's burgeoning creative industries, and assisting with specific film finance mandates. Tech and telecoms instructions typically relate to data protection and IT procurement contracts.
Strengths
The Charles Russell Speechlys team are passionate about their work and really want to help their clients.
Notable practitioners
Mark is a local point man in sports work for many clients and is well respected.
Mark Hill is a standout media lawyer.
Lara Haidar is a legal director who is regularly active on sports, media and entertainment matters. Her work in these fields often has an IP dimension, with experience in the development of NFT platforms.
Lara Haidar knows her stuff.