At Al Tamimi & Company, the team has a solid track record in acting for regional and multi-national clients in technology, telecoms, media and data mandates. Led by UAE-based David Yates, the group is very experienced in handling cases concerning digital transformation projects, fintech issues, content regulation and telecoms-related licensing matters. Yates is highly regarded for his expertise in handling the full range of TMT matters, and Bandar Al Hamidani focuses on sports law matters. Christine Khoury assists with commercial contracts, regulatory issues and digital transformation projects.

Baker McKenzie Law Firm is a key port of call for advice on technology procurement work, digital transformation projects, and data governance matters. The team routinely acts for domestic and international clients in cybersecurity and AI cases, as well as assisting government entities with technology and data legislation. Dino Wilkinson is at the helm of the practice and regularly advises on complex data, cyber and regulatory issues from the Abu Dhabi office. Zahi Younes is very experienced in assisting with market entry and business expansion matters. Tamim AlKhudhayri and Maher Galloussi are key contacts.

Latham & Watkins LLC‘s team ‘offers near unparalleled expertise in TMT‘. The group acts for domestic and international clients in a broad range of matters, including data governance issues, commercial contracts, and telecoms licensing. Additionally, the team advises on tech-related M&A, infrastructure developments and digital economy projects. Practice head Brian Meenagh is ‘able to seamlessly integrate his international TMT expertise with KSA-specific laws and regulations and market standards to offer commercially sound expertise to clients’. Faisal Imam is a key contact in the department.

AlDhabaan & Partners in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s TMT and sports practice in Saudi Arabia is instructed by global technology companies, government entities and regional start-ups in a wide range of transactional and contentious matters. Under the leadership of Musab Aljammaz, the team handles regulatory compliance matters, cross-border digital projects, cybersecurity, AI and fintech work. Regulatory law is a key area of expertise for Abdulatif AlHerish, while Nasser Ali Khasawneh specialises in AI matters and Muhammad Anum Saleem focuses on data protection and privacy issues. Leen AlMoaiqel is a name to note.

Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm represents major sporting bodies, event promoters, and entertainment companies operating across the Middle East in mandates regarding the development of facilities, staging of international events, licensing issues, content creation, commercial partnerships and sports regulatory matters. Khalid Al-Thebity heads up the practice; Steven Bainbridge brings extensive experience in handling corporate and commercial matters in the sports, media and entertainment sectors. David Bintliff is adept at assisting e-gaming entities and public authorities with commercial, contractual and regulatory issues. Lewis Calder is a name to note.

Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia Law Firm LLPC acts for government entities, technology providers and major corporates on complex telecoms and digital services matters. The team’s workload includes licensing issues, regulatory compliance and tech-related litigation. Martin Hayward leads the team from Dubai and is very experienced in handling complex tech matters, including AI, data and cybersecurity issues. Marie Chowdhry handles cases involving the financial services and fintech sectors. Zil Rehman and Alexandra Bertz are names to note.

Noted for its expertise advising clients in the finance, healthcare, defence, industrial and manufacturing sectors, Addleshaw Goddard‘s team handles technology contracts, ICT projects and digital transformation matters. The group is equally adept at assisting with emerging technology matters, data governance issues and cyber and telecoms regulatory cases. Led by fintech expert Kellie Blyth, the practice is routinely instructed by regional and international businesses. Homam Khoshaim focuses on handling technology-related transactional work.

Clyde & Co LLP is adept at advising on the full range of TMT matters. The group's workload includes assisting clients across the Middle East with technology contracts, digital transformation projects, data protection and cybersecurity matters and media and telecoms regulatory issues. IP experts Joycia Young and Lamisse Bajunaid co-head the practice; Bajunaid is highly regarded for her expertise in handling fintech, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud and crypto matters. Lama Abumansour is well-versed in assisting with data protection, regulatory and emerging technologies cases.

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Lawyers and Consultants is well-placed to advise global technology companies, public-sector entities and telecom operators on regulatory, commercial and digital transformation issues in Saudi Arabia. The team’s workload includes handling IT outsourcing, cloud services, fintech matters, AI issues and data and cybersecurity compliance cases, in addition to smart city projects. Key practitioners to note include Ken Wong, who handles large-scale TMT projects and transactions.

Asad Ahmad leads the team at Gulf Global Legal Advisors Company, which stands out for its expertise in advising on Saudi data privacy and data protection frameworks. The practice routinely acts for clients in the financial services, healthcare and technology sectors on cases involving compliance issues and regulatory matters. Mohammed Al Mandeel is a key practitioner to note.

Derayah LLPC – Saudilegal‘s team handles a broad range of TMT matters, ranging from market entry, business expansion and contractual issues to data protection and privacy cases. Practice head Andreas Haberbeck has over thirty years of experience in the market, and is well-versed in advising on domestic regulatory issues. Leanne Farsi is a name to note.

King & Spalding's Middle Eastern TMT practice is well-versed in handling technology, telecoms and digital infrastructure cases across the region. The team's workload includes advising on cross-border telecoms transactions, AI-driven infrastructure projects, data centres, and subsea cable developments. The group routinely acts for global technology entities and telecoms operators in mandates, as well as assisting clients looking to enter the Saudi Arabian market. Abu Dhabi-based Damien Bailey heads up the practice and has established strength in handling investments, joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni garners praise for its 'strong experience locally in supporting foreign clients with clearing compliance issues'. The group's broad workload includes advising on licensing and due diligence issues, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution. Based in Jeddah, practice head Faisal Linjawy has an excellent reputation for handling market entry and business expansion mandates; he is ably supported by Faisal Al Hashmi.

Omar Al-Rasheed & Partners Law Firm acts for a range of global and regional companies in technology, media and telecoms mandates; data protection, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and commercial contract matters are key areas of instruction for the group. The team also brings deep expertise in the sports sector, often assisting clients with sports governance work, protection of rights issues and events-related matters. Omar Alrasheed is ‘a very experienced professional‘, and Reed Runnels has experience in handling business expansion and joint venture matters. Majed Almadani is a key name to note for regulatory cases and dispute resolution, and Walid Alkhalaf advises on commercial contracts and data issues. The quartet of lawyers co-head the practice.