Mr Paul Allen > DLA Piper > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

Well regarded in the fintech sector, DLA Piper is proficient in AI solutions, data protection, intellectual property, and technology transactions. Paul Allen, who oversees the practice, often advises both regional and wider international clients on digital transformation projects. Saba Al Sultani is noted for her expertise in copyright, domain, and trademark matters, while Rami Zayat is especially capable in IT contracts work. Sam O’Neill is often engaged in cloud service arrangements.

A key port of call for domestic and international clients on trademark portfolio management, DLA Piper‘s team is headed by Saba Al Sultani, who is skilled at copyright, domain, and trademark matters, and counts consumer goods, energy, and retail companies as clients. Paul Allen is global co-chair of the intellectual property and technology practice, while Alicia Ma is proficient in copyright enforcement and protection. Rachel Pieris often handles brand licensing and intellectual property settlement agreements.

Regarded as a firm ‘defined by the exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication of the individuals in its team‘, DLA Piper has strengthened its financial services regulatory practice through the hire of Adrianus Schoorl from White & Case LLP in April 2024. A prominent practitioner in the market, Schoorl leads the team, leveraging previous market and in-house regulatory experience to advise clients across a wide array of financial products, licensing, and compliance instructions. Paul Allen sits as global co-chair of intellectual property and technology in the firm, overseeing digital transformation projects. Rami Zayat comes recommended for his skill in fintech matters.