Tom Butcher

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 1

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data

United Arab Emirates

3 Years Ranked

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Tom is a partner in our international telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) group and leads our communications, technology and data privacy practice in the Middle East. He has been based in the UAE since 2008.

He is described as “highly regarded” and ranked as a “Leading Individual” for technology, media and telecommunications in the UAE by Legal 500.

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Chambers Global Guide

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tom Butcher is commended for his strength in handling transactions in the technology industry, with experience advising on a plethora of M&A and joint venture mandates. He possesses further experience in regulatory issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity. He is based in Abu Dhabi and is head of Middle East communications, technology and data privacy at the firm.

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Tom Butcher has a lot of market knowledge. He and the team are really involved and helpful in handling a wide range of negotiations.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Tom Butcher has a lot of market knowledge. He and the team are really involved and helpful in handling a wide range of negotiations.

TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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