Praised for its ‘deep subject-matter expertise and an exceptionally commercial, client-focused approach’, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP has particular expertise in cryptocurrency-related mandates. Melissa Forbes-Miranda is well-versed in software licensing, while Diwakar Agarwal is active in the technology sector. Emily Aryeetey is another key team member.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘A team with global reach, covering multiple jurisdictions.’
- ‘The partners involved with us were quite reactive and present.'
- ‘They have deep understanding of the commercial and regulatory environment in which technology-driven businesses operate — whether advising on complex data protection issues, digital transformation projects, IP-rich transactions, or strategic technology partnerships.'
- 'Clients can expect a team that is not only technically strong, but also highly attuned to industry developments and emerging risks. Their ability to combine legal insight with a real-world understanding of how tech businesses scale, partner, and protect their assets makes their advice both relevant and actionable.’
- ‘A combination of deep subject-matter expertise and an exceptionally commercial, client-focused approach. In every interaction, the lawyers I've worked with have demonstrated a strong grasp of the legal and regulatory issues at play, but more importantly, they translate that knowledge into clear, practical guidance that aligns with business realities.’
Key clients
- Augmentum Fintech Management Limited
- Muller and Phipps Group Holdings Limited
- KFin Technologies Limited
- Concord Enviro Systems Ltd
- PayU Payment Private Limited
- Lexim Trading DMCC
- Capillary Technologies India Limited
- Fusion CX Private Limited
- Foodlink F&B Holdings Limited
- Amagi Media Labs Private Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Augmentum Fintech, the UK's only publicly listed investment company focusing on the fintech sector in the UK and Europe, on its investment into Pemo, an innovative expense management solution serving customers across the Middle East.
Advised Muller and Phipps Group Holdings Limited on its acquisition of Power League Gaming FZ-LLC, an e-sports and gaming marketing consultancy based in the UAE.
Advised KFin Technologies, a listed Indian fund services provider, on the UAE aspects of its US$34.7 million acquisition of a 51% stake in Ascent Fund Services, a Singapore-based full-suite global fund administrator.
Practice head
Melissa Forbes-Miranda; Diwakar Agarwal; Toufic Safie; Emily Aryeetey
Other key lawyers
Suditi Surana