Ben Gibson
CMS2
TMT
Able to draw on its considerable international network, CMS’ broad caseload encompasses advertising compliance, data protection, and technology transactions. Ben Gibson, who oversees the team, is skilled at IT licensing, as well as outsourcing. Kate Corcoran often handles e-commerce and intellectual property issues, while Khiloni Jobanputra is frequently engaged in commercial contracts. Ken Wong joined the team from Clyde & Co LLP in August 2024.
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- ‘Very professional and quick.'
‘Ben Gibson has been excellent to work with. He's reliable, quick to respond, provides good advice, and is very pleasant.'
Key clients
- TikTok
- The Walt Disney Company
- Microsoft
- ByteDance
- BytePlus
- Esports World Cup Federation
- COP 28
- Equinix
- AW Rostamani
- Morgan Stanley
- Ethara
- Expo City Dubai
- New Balance
- Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
- Shark Ninja
- Gulf International Bank
- Etisalat
- Dubai International Financial Centre Authority
- Aldar
- Nestle Middle East
- Etihad Rail
- Al Tayer Group
- Al Futtaim
- Medtronic
- DFS Middle East FZE
- Aecom Arabia
- FujiFilm Middle East
Work highlights
- Advised TikTok on a wide range of legal matters related to its launch of TikTok Shop in the region.
- Advised the Esports World Cup Foundation on the 2024 Esports World Cup.
- Advised Gulf International Bank on various material IT procurements, including with major vendors such as Oracle.
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Ben Gibson