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.
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- ‘Brian Meenagh is a leading TMT lawyer. He raises the standard through his outstanding ability and in-depth understanding.'
- ‘Latham & Watkins, as a firm that has had decades of experience in the KSA, offers near-unparalleled expertise in TMT in a market where TMT is relatively a new concept.'
- ‘Brian Meenagh is an exceptional partner in the Riyadh KSA office, who often acts as the first point of contact for many KSA entities. Brian 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.’
- ‘Super collaborative and commercially-minded. They are prompt in their responses and dependable.’
- ‘We view the individuals as trusted partners and an extension to the in-house team. Brian Meenagh and Faisal Imam are particularly great to work with.’
Work highlights
Advised ALAT, a company focused on transformative technology investment and sustainable manufacturing, on a US$2 billion investment and strategic collaboration with Lenovo in the MENA region.
Represented the Saudi Ministry of Sport and Football Federation in its official bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034™.
Assisted Cenomi with setting up a franchise arrangement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
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Faisal Imam
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