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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
The Bench is a uniquely structured virtual law firm with a physical presence in Fujairah. Active for an impressive list of clients, it provides an array of advice on telecoms regulatory issues and commercial agreements relating to major tech projects.
Strengths
The Bench's strengths are its strategic problem-solving, hands-on senior attention, calmness under pressure, industry recognition and ability to turn challenges into solutions.
The Bench has an amazing team. I see them as an extension to our business.
We get immediate and clear answers to our questions from the team at The Bench.
Notable practitioners
Firm founder Joby Beretta has experience spanning tech and telecoms in addition to media and entertainment. He is regularly engaged to advise on outsourcing agreements and the rollout of new e-commerce programmes.
Joby Beretta has handled everything we have thrown at him.
Mark Hill handles a broad range of IT, telecoms and data-related work, complementing his market-leading status in the media and entertainment field. He recently joined The Bench after leaving Charles Russell Speechlys.
Senior consultant Kelly Tymburski is well known for her work in the tech and telecoms sectors. She frequently advises on the broader commercial aspects of TMT deals, including licensing agreements.