Middle East - United Arab Emirates
TMT
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
Representing a number of high-profile technology companies, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP’s TMT practice is ‘always at the forefront of the latest innovations and up to date with the key trends in the market.’ Practice head Nadim Bardawil ’combines his superior legal acumen with a deep knowledge of business’, advising international technology and media entities across MENA on a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP has a great tema of professionals which make it our go to firm and our strategic partner on data protection matters.’
‘Nadim Bardawil is an exceptionally competent, professional and available lawyer who, together with his team, consistently provide timely, insightful and actionable advicesa on data protection matters.’
‘BSA hits the mark on all fronts. They're knowledgeable, available, proactive and dedicated. BSA have consistently shown a superior level of client excellence and are a joy to work with. The TMT practice are always at the forefront of the latest innovations and up to date with the key trend of the market. I feel they're always one step ahead, which fills me with a lot of confidence when onboarding them onto projects.’
‘Nadim Bardawil is a trusted advisor, who combines his superior legal acumen with his deep knowledge of business. Nadim is always available, proactive, transparent and operates with the highest levels of integrity at all times. I know I can always count on him to deliver the best legal advice and outcomes. I value his insights and inputs and trust that they always represent the best interest of my projects and my clients. ’
Key clients
- Meta (facebook)
- Cashew
- XTB Mena Limited
- Giftify
- Linksys UK Limited
- Mac Global
- Panthera Capital Investments
- Hyperspace
- RNG
- Mattel
- Sarwa
- Persivia
Work highlights
- Provided Meta with a legal analysis breaking down the degree of risk posed to the Facebook platform for violations of Advertising Guidelines under applicable laws in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Advised the founder shareholders in a proposed sale of a majority stake in Mac Global to Sony Music Entertainment. As part of this transaction, Sony acquired a controlling stake in Mac Global, while the founder shareholders continued to undertake day-to-day management, thereby leveraging the acquirer’s global brand and expertise, and the seller’s regional insight and goodwill.
- Represented Cashew in a significant round of fund-raising, where Mashreq, a leading UAE financial institution acquired a significant minority interest in the Cashew holding company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nadim Bardawil