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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data

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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a widely acclaimed fintech practice in Dubai, which acts for well-established financial institutions in addition to emergent e-commerce companies. The firm advises on a range of IT-related commercial contracts as well as high-value M&A transactions involving technology and telecoms companies. Its transactional work also includes matters in the venture capital space. Latham's lawyers are well versed in regulatory compliance programmes and digital transformation initiatives.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised financial free zone, the Abu Dhabi Global Market, on the draft of its new regulations for distributed ledger technology.

Strengths

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Latham is super-responsive and offers a seamless service. Among the senior lawyers, there is a really good sense of ownership about the progress and outcome of a client's file.

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They are a team with excellent on-the-ground knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lucy Tucker
Associates to watch

Lucy Tucker handles Latham & Watkins’ data privacy matters, and her client base includes many well-known e-commerce and fintech companies. She is increasingly praised for her knowledge of the UAE's regulatory framework.

Lucy Tucker is good at data protection. She is one to watch.

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Brian A Meenagh
Brian A Meenagh
Expertise Based Abroad

Brian Meenagh is Latham & Watkins' Middle East head of TMT. He is commended for his deep understanding of fintech matters, frequently representing significant financial institutions and tech start-ups. He also demonstrates notable experience in cybersecurity and data privacy compliance. He recently relocated to Riyadh, having previously been based in Dubai.

The Latham & Watkins team has been going from strength to strength under Brian Meenagh's leadership.

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Brian A Meenagh
Brian A Meenagh
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Lucy Tucker
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