TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data | Global

Paul Allen is a prominent name in the market, both in Dubai and across the wider Middle East. His wide-ranging practice regularly sees him advise on significant technology-related outsourcing, procurement and licensing matters. He is also especially visible on digital transformation projects, acting for clients in the telecoms, technology and financial services sectors.

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.

David Bintliff has a strong track record in data protection and privacy, with further experience relating to digitalisation projects. He is active on various commercial contracts matters within the TMT field, including joint venture and procurement agreements. He is further notable for his media and entertainment work, which includes advising well-known brands on advertising and promotional campaigns in the UAE. He recently joined Greenberg Traurig after leaving Bird & Bird.

Kellie Blyth joined Addleshaw Goddard in April 2023 after leaving Baker McKenzie. She has a wealth of experience advising financial institutions and government entities on regulatory issues in the technology space. She is also noted for her e-payment expertise.

Abu Dhabi-based Andrew Fawcett advises on a wide range of telecoms regulatory issues, with further experience in data protection. His practice also often sees him advising on sector-specific regulatory issues arising from capital markets or M&A transactions.

Ben Gibson is a respected figure with experience advising a number of leading global and regional clients. From his base in Dubai, he heads the firm's UAE TMT department and is regularly mandated on major outsourcing, licensing and procurement matters, with further expertise in data transfers and data protection.

Martin Hayward is a seasoned legal counsel with many years of experience advising on issues in the tech sector, including data protection and digital transformation mandates. He joined Pinsent Masons in 2022 as its head of Middle East TMT after leaving Al Tamimi, and is also notable for having several years of experience as an in-house lawyer.

Stefan Mrozinski leads the Middle East tech and data practice at White & Case and was promoted to partner in January 2023. He acts for a list of clients that includes big-name US tech companies as well as governments and government-owned entities. In addition to advising on M&A within the sector he also provides guidance on various data regulatory matters.

Victoria Woods is a respected lawyer with deep experience in commercial contracts such as technology outsourcing and licensing agreements. She also offers guidance on data protection issues.

Nadim Bardawil leads BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem's TMT practice across the region from his base in Dubai. He is trusted by a range of regional clients for advice on fintech and emerging technology issues, with experience relating to both regulatory and transactional issues.