LAWYER PROFILE

Jamie Ryder

Global 2026

Reed Smith

Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT: Media, Entertainment & Sport

United Arab Emirates

3 years ranked

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data

United Arab Emirates

2 years ranked

About

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Global

Career

Jamie Ryder focuses on Media, Sport and Entertainment law and has over a decade of experience in drafting and negotiating bespoke commercial agreements for local and international clients, including content acquisition agreements, content production and financing agreements, multi-platform media exploitation agreements and sponsorship agreements.

Jamie represents a number of the Middle East's leading broadcasters and media organisations in addition to international film studios and rights holders, major event hosting entities and converged media and telecommunications companies.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

TMT: Media, Entertainment & Sport - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jamie Ryder is commended for the depth of his knowledge in the media, sports and entertainment spheres. His clients include broadcasters, film studios and events organisers.

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TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jamie Ryder is best known for his work in the media and entertainment arena, but is also active on technology and data-related matters, advising major e-commerce retailers as well as other high-profile clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jamie is a guru of music law. He knows everything there is to know, whether that is locally, regionally or internationally.
TMT: Media, Entertainment & SportChambers Global Guide

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