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.
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Key clients
- BSF Capital
- Al Mawarid Investment Company
- NEOM
Practice head
Damien Bailey