Technology, Media & Telecoms (including Data Protection) - Kenya
Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews handles a wide range of work for international clients operating in the technology, media and telecoms sectors, including with regard to the establishment of their local operations. It is particularly active on data protection matters such as local policy compliance reviews and data transfer impact assessments. The firm is noted as a litigation powerhouse in Kenya, and its dispute resolution department offers extensive experience in handling data privacy claims and defamation litigation.
Strengths
The team possess detailed knowledge of the industry and the key players in the market, as well as strong technical proficiency.
Work Highlights
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews advised telecoms operator MTN Kenya on its sale of a segment of its subscriber base to Echo International.
Notable practitioners
Daniel Wanjau is a leading lawyer with extensive experience in counselling on data protection issues. He acts for an impressive list of clients, including notable media, social media and telecoms companies as well as global e-commerce giants.