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DLA Piper LLP

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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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 Middle East advised the Zain Group on its acquisition, from IHS Holding, of a 70% interest in IHS Kuwait, an independent licensed tower company.

Strengths

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  • They are very much on the pulse in terms of the market versus the black letter of the law and what the regulators are doing, so they can provide that qualitative view of what is actually going on.

    TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

  • DLA Piper's ability to distil the company's requirements and provide clear, practical and commercial advice set the team apart, as does its responsiveness.

    TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

  • The team at DLA Piper has diverse expertise, allowing them to tackle a wide range of issues effectively.

    TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

  • DLA Piper is very responsive to dynamic and fast-moving sets of requirements.

    TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    Paul Allen

    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 Allen is a really commercially aware and friendly professional.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

    • Paul is a trusted adviser with a wealth of experience. He understands our business and provides outstanding advice.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

    • Paul Allen is absolutely excellent. I would always go to him.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

    • Paul Allen is a very experienced lawyer with great knowledge when it comes to working on complex deals.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal
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  • Rami Zayat
    Rami Zayat

    Rami Zayat

    Rami Zayat is a respected lawyer with extensive experience advising domestic and international clients across 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 is very responsive and a pleasure to work with.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal

    • Rami Zayat has excellent market knowledge, which is invaluable. He understands our business very well and provides practical advice.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal
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  • Sam O'Neill
    Sam O'Neill

    Sam O'Neill

    Sam O'Neill is an experienced senior associate in the Dubai office of DLA Piper. He advises clients from a variety of sectors on a range of data and technology matters, including IT procurement as well as outsourcing and data protection regulation.

    • Sam O'Neill is super-practical, commercially minded and has a lot of enthusiasm for understanding the tech space. He is easy to deal with and responsive, which is important when there's time pressure.

      TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondentGlobal
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