DLA Piper LLP, TMT | Chambers Global Profile

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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has substantial experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious issues across the TMT spectrum. The firm is often sought out for high-profile projects of national and international importance. IT remains a source of many of the team's most impressive clients, which range from management consultancies to airlines, and the team possesses significant experience in assisting IT companies with contract drafting. The firm's telecoms clients include major names from the UAE and beyond. DLA Piper's work includes the structuring of acquisitions, outsourcing contracts and data protection advice, and the firm is increasingly active on digital transformation projects.

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Work Highlights

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DLA Piper advised the Zain Group on its acquisition of multiple tech and data companies, including BIOS Middle East and Adfolks Software Trading.

Strengths

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They always meet our timelines, which are often demanding, and attend meetings on short notice. They make us feel as though we are their only client.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
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Their market awareness is exceptional. They keep themselves abreast and very in-tune with current trends.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
Global

They always meet our timelines, which are often demanding, and attend meetings on short notice. They make us feel as though we are their only client.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
Global

Their market awareness is exceptional. They keep themselves abreast and very in-tune with current trends.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Paul Allen

Band 1

Paul Allen is a prominent name in the market, both in Dubai and across the wider Middle East. His wide-ranging practice regularly sees him advise on significant technology-related outsourcing, procurement and licensing matters. He is also especially visible on digital transformation projects, acting for clients in the technology and financial services sectors.

Paul is not only an exceptional lawyer but also a trusted adviser. We have every confidence in the quality of work he produces.

Paul Allen has extensive market knowledge and a strong depth of experience. He is incredibly responsive and has built a strong team around him.

Through his breadth of experience, he's always a listening ear and can give a steer on where to go. He's very much a driving force within DLA to ensure that they're at the forefront of legislation.

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Rami Zayat

Up and Coming

Rami Zayat is a respected lawyer with extensive experience in advising domestic and international clients in a variety of sectors. He specialises in IT projects, including significant cloud transformation projects and IT-related outsourcings, regularly acting for major government entities.

Rami Zayat navigates complex negotiations with a constructive and commercial approach, using a clear and concise communication style. He understands our goals and consistently delivers results.

We are very impressed by Rami's market knowledge and feel for a deal. We are always looking for practical advice; Rami can distil complex legal concepts into simple everyday language.

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