TMT

Simmons & Simmons' Dubai office has balanced strengths across TMT, advising telecoms providers and operators on all legal, regulatory and commercial matters as well as assisting with data protection. The firm also continues to build a strong reputation in fast-developing fintech matters. It has significant regional and global strengths, and beyond specific TMT clients serves major oil and gas companies and financial institutions. Media clients rely on the team’s deep regulatory expertise, and the firm is often engaged to assist clients with digitalisation strategies and online service rollouts.

"Deadlines and timelines are accurately respected."

"The team always brings an international 'best practice' mindset."

"The individuals in the team have specific areas of expertise and Raza coordinates the output in a way that results in great support for our business."

Raza Rizvi receives impressive commendations for both his regulatory and commercial advice. Sources speak highly of his expertise in fintech and emerging technology matters across a range of industries.His client roster comprises both regional and international telecoms operators, as well as financial institutions. "Raza is a guru when it comes to complex TMT and emerging technology laws and regulations. He's always well grounded, approachable, and brings a way of working that truly adds value to every instruction." "He has a commercial awareness which helps drive projects forward. He unlocks difficult stalemate situations through solution-oriented thinking and we always want him at the table on complex TMT projects." "He is people-friendly, liked by his peers, colleagues and subordinates. It's been a pleasure working with him over the years." "He's a man with a granular grasp of the nitty-gritty when it comes to drafting legal contracts, large or small."