Latham & Watkins LLP offers, according to some, ‘the most pioneering TMT team in the region’, acting for a broad range of clients from early stage start-ups to the world’s largest organisations. In response to the increasing data protection regulations in the UAE and wider Middle East, the practice has continued to invest in and expand its privacy expertise and acts for a number of global tech powerhouses. Practice head Brian Meenagh is considered by major clients to be ’the best TMT lawyer to tackle large technology infrastructure projects and technology-related disputes’; he is supported by associate Lucy Tucker. Alexander Hendry left the firm.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘L&W has the most pioneering TMT team in the region, led by Brian Meenagh, with great ability to deploy lawyers from London office and other offices to cater for all types of matters. ’

  • ‘Brian Meenagh is probably the best TMT lawyer in Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf to tackle large Technology infrastructure projects and technology related disputes, in addition to FinTech projects and acquisitions.’

  • ‘Brian Meenagh and his team are extremely knowledgeable in their field of work of which, similar to other Latham teams we work with, we have trust that they are the most advance within their field of expertise which gains our trust, when working with them and gains our continued confidence in them when instructing them.’

  • ‘Brian Meenagh has come to be a trusted advisor who we are confident working with and the quality of work he produces and overviews by his team continues to be at an exceptional standard each year.’

  • ‘Knowledge and resourcefulness. The global network that Latham offers adds significant value - and the teams work together very effectively. The quality of the lawyers (across all levels) is also extremely high.’

  • ‘Omar Maayah and Eyad Latif are two of the best lawyers we've worked with. The skillset, commitment and transparency they bring makes them stand-out and consistently add value. ’

Key clients

  • Public Investment Fund
  • Chimera
  • Al Rajhi Bank
  • Sehati
  • Sequoia
  • Sheikh Shakbout Medical City
  • Savvy
  • Amiral Management Corporation (AMC)
  • Aney.com
  • Cercli
  • Convergint
  • Abhi
  • Baraka
  • Careem
  • Checkout.com
  • Finexity
  • Rain
  • Tabby
  • Zest Equity

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brian Meenagh

Other key lawyers

Lucy Tucker