TMT
Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP‘s TMT practice offers ’in-depth industry knowledge‘ and significant breadth of expertise in delivering cross-border digital transformation projects, major technology business sales and acquisitions, and resolving high profile technology disputes. The ’excellent‘ Melissa Forbes-Miranda leads the group and is renowned for her expertise in the technology sector, encompassing data, software licensing, fintech and cryptocurrencies. Philip Clarke offers substantial expertise in virtual assets, while Sandeep Dhama is a specialist in corporate matters in the technology sector. Diwakar Agarwal is also a key presence, especially in regards to emerging technologies such as blockchain.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Melissa is always a pleasure to work with , she has excellent communication and interpersonal skills allied with an analytical mind which has benefitted greatly over the years . I would highly recommend Melissa to any of my network requiring legal assistance.’
‘SH is very professional with in depth industry knowledge and provide accurate advice on relevant subject matters ’
‘Timely response is very important for us, this is what we get from SH Availability of Associates & Partners. They are exceptional.’
Key clients
- Lexim Trading DMCC
- Fenix Networks Limited
- eMedvertise N.V.
- Al Dahra Agriculture SP LLC
- ComTech Global
- Esyasoft Holding Ltd
- FanFixApp LLC
- Interoperability Middle East Technology
- Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC
- Co-founders and executive management of Somo Global Limited
- Samsung SDS Europe ME & Africa
Work highlights
- Advising Lexim Trading, a non-manufactured precious metal, specifically gold, trader in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, in relation to the establishment and development of their revolutionary gold backed digital asset platform, which includes minting crypto tokens that are collateralised against gold held by its sister company for proprietary trading.
- Advising FanFixApp, LLC , an online subscription platform on the prospects and practicalities of setting up an entity in the UAE to operate local aspects of the FanFix platform.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Melissa Forbes-Miranda