TMT
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 4
About
Provided by Hadef & Partners
Hadef & Partners provides clients with wide-ranging service in this dynamic and rapidly changing area of the law. We advise suppliers, operators and customers across all forms of supplier agreements, technology agreements, service contracts, outsourcings and licences.
We provide experienced advice on the TMT aspects associated with mergers, acquisitions, disposals, commercial transactions, regulatory considerations, e-commerce and data privacy. In the event that a dispute arises, we work closely with our Dispute Resolution team to ensure that our clients' objectives are achieved.
We play an active role in keeping our clients informed of their rights and obligations and identifying new operational opportunities that may arise due to the many changes taking place in this area.
We regularly advise on, prepare and negotiate the full range of IT and media agreements involving transactions in the UAE and its various free zones.
Our services include:
- software development contracts
- software and hardware licensing
- supplier and end user agreements
- internet development, hosting and co-location agreements
- revenue sharing arrangements
- media contracts
- wholesale and retail telecommunications supply agreements
- telecommunications site licensing including advice on the relevant real estate laws.
We offer our clients a complete and thorough service in this dynamic and rapidly changing area of the law.
Chambers Review
Hadef & Partners is an independent Emirati law firm with offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Its international team of lawyers serves a number of notable regional and global companies in the tech space, providing frequent guidance on licensing, the establishment of joint ventures and other commercial matters, as well as their data protection implications. The firm's transactional work is complemented by strengths in regulatory matters.
Notable Practitioners
Victoria Woods is a respected lawyer with deep experience in commercial contracts such as technology outsourcing and licensing agreements. She also offers guidance on data protection issues.
"Victoria is very experienced, commercial and really knows her stuff. She's a personable, incredibly hard-working and diligent all-rounder."