Middle East - United Arab Emirates

Clyde & Co LLP

Clyde & Co LLP’s TMT practice in the UAE ‘takes a 360 degree approach on data privacy and security-related matters’, with the ’expert’ team regularly handling complex mandates concerning cyber breach response and insurance, fintech, technology disputes and corporate TMT. Leading the team from Abu Dhabi, practice head Dino Wilkinson and senior associate Masha Ooijevaar ‘are real business partners’ who ’understand the industries they operate in.’ Since publication, Ken Wong left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dino and Masha are great at taking a targeted and tailored approach to our business. Understanding the ins and outs to provide best in class legal advice.’

  • ‘The TMT practice takes a 360 degree approach on data privacy and security related matters which provides a capsule service that facilitates project completion. ’

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Key clients

  • Accenture
  • Dell

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Work highlights

  • Advised Dubai International Financial Centre Authority on its discussions with the UK government to confirm a data bridge that would permit personal data transfers under the UK GDPR.
  • Advised Muscat Insurance Company (MIC) on the procurement of an insurance management system to be rolled out across MIC’s entire business, integrating and replacing legacy software.

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