TMT
In addition to a comprehensive telecoms, media and technology offering, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has also built notable expertise in the sports, entertainment, art and luxury sectors. Mark Hill heads the firm’s IP, TMT and commercial practice for the Middle East, acting for a broad range of production houses, film producers, entertainment and media companies. Lara Haidar was promoted to legal director in May 2023, bringing a particular strength in intellectual property protection and enforcement.
Testimonials
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‘The team I work with is highly professional and pay a balanced energy on the work processes with the clients and the use of a good system.’
‘They are highly knowledgeable and pay a great attention to the ethical responsibility of the client and the client role in society.’
Key clients
- Creative Technology Middle East (CT Group)
- CSM Middle East
Work highlights
- Acted on various matters for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture, including The Cultural Development Fund film fund framework.
- Providing strategic advice to Etisalat (e&), an Emirati-based multinational telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 16 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It is the 18th largest mobile network operator in the world by its number of subscribers.