Especially reputed for its experience in SIM card swap fraud cases, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is well versed in a host of AI, digital, and technology work. Practice head Mark Hill is a key contact for app providers, film producers, and telecoms companies, while Lara Haidar is noted for her experience in intellectual property enforcement and protection matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘CRS's team is exceptional in its approach, they offer cutting edge legal advice which is commercially focused and sound. Their broad-based experience does well to supplement their advice with profound industry knowledge.’
  • ‘The team is unique and very effective.'

  • 'While the team members show a high level of subject matter expertise, they have international knowledge of legal and commercial issues. They are also very well acquainted with regional cultures.’

  • ‘As the team is very strong and extremely professional, the individual members show great understanding and respect of different backgrounds.'

Key clients

  • Saudi Football Federation & Saudi Pro League
  • The Saudi Arabian Football Federation & AFC Asian Cup
  • Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabian Football Federation
  • Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee
  • i&u TV
  • Sacha Jafri
  • International Cricket Council
  • Image Nation Abu Dhabi
  • Nayla Al Khaja
  • Gulf Air B.S.C
  • Thomas Ovesen
  • Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Bahrain
  • Creative Technology Middle East
  • Republic of Design Events LLC
  • VIP Films
  • The Tribe
  • Brash Brands
  • Epic Films
  • Joy Films
  • Mestaria
  • Navigation Films
  • Etisalat
  • Navigation Film
  • Originals Event Management

Work highlights

  • Advised The Saudi Football Federation on presenting workshops on integrity matters for Saudi Arabian Football Federation staff.  
  • Advised The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee on multiple sporting events at the regional, continental, and international and Olympic levels.
  • Advised ICC (the global governing body of cricket) on brand portfolio management.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Hill

Other key lawyers

Lara Haidar