With notable expertise in data privacy, Clifford Chance is well versed in TMT disputes, regulatory matters, and transactions. Practice head Jack Hardman is proficient in digital asset matters and online platform development. Zayed Al Jamil is skilled in data licensing, outsourcing, and procurement agreements, while James Dadford is a key contact for a range of financial institutions. Other key figures include Sami Rahim, whose workload regularly involves commercial contracts; Mark Comber, noted for his experience in data protection, and Hemin Hazar, a specialist in cloud computing matters.

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Key clients

  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
  • Abu Dhabi Global Markets
  • Careem Networks
  • Dubai Holding
  • Dubai International Financial Centre Authority
  • Bayobab
  • TAWAL
  • UAE Central Bank
  • Worldpay
  • Careem Networks

Work highlights

  • Advising the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Implementation Strategy.
  • Advised FAB on a multi-jurisdictional outsourcing project with Infosys which will enable FAB the use of cutting edge technologies.
  • Advising the ADGM on the development of a new data transfer mechanism.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jack Hardman

Other key lawyers

Zayed Al Jamil, James Dadford, Sami Rahim, Mark Comber, Hemin Hazar, Tosin Murana