TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data
United Arab Emirates
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
David Yates
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
Contributions and articles
6 Global Practice Guides
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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates
Band 4
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David Yates leads Al Tamimi & Company’s regional digital and data practice, and regularly undertakes some of the firm’s most complex TMT-related work. He is recognised for his international expertise, with vast experience in both Australia and the Middle East.
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David Yates is a very commercially strong partner.
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All Contributions (6)
Provided by Al Tamimi & Company
Global Practice Guide
TMT 2026 | UAE | Trends and Developments
Authored by: David Yates, Andrew Fawcett, Krishna Jhala
Article
Jan 2026
Global Practice Guide
TMT 2026 | UAE | Law and Practice
Authored by: David Yates, Andrew Fawcett, Krishna Jhala
Article
Jan 2026
Global Practice Guide
TMT 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Law and Practice
Authored by: David Yates, Ali Abbas, Christine Khoury, Shahad Baqadir
Article
Jan 2026
Global Practice Guide
Media & Entertainment 2025 | UAE | Law and Practice
Authored by: David Yates, Fatma Al Zadjali, Hiba Abid
Article
Jul 2025
Global Practice Guide
Media & Entertainment 2025 | Saudi Arabia | Trends and Developments
Authored by: David Yates, Ali Abbas, Christine Khoury
Article
Jul 2025
Global Practice Guide
Media & Entertainment 2025 | Saudi Arabia | Law and Practice
Authored by: David Yates, Ali Abbas, Christine Khoury
Article
Jul 2025
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