With a strong presence in the gaming and music sectors, Bird & Bird is praised for its ‘deep understanding of the media landscape of the UAE.’ With over three decades of experience, Simon Shooter oversees the practice, while Nick O'Connell is particularly active in the telecoms sector. Saarah Badr specialises in media and content regulations, while Nona Keyhani, Charles Christie, and Nikita Manro are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- 'Deep understanding of the media landscape of the UAE.'
- ‘Saarah Badr has a deep understanding of the media landscape of the UAE.'
- ‘Yannick Hefti is very reliable and very customer oriented. His practical approach and proactiveness were highly appreciated.’
Key clients
- MBC Group
- Sony Music Publishing
- Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
- NEOM Company
- Tonomus
Work highlights
Advising the Middle East’s largest broadcaster, MBC, on a variety of media related matters, including in relation to the re-launch of MBC’s gaming platform.
Advising the world’s largest music publishing company, Sony Music Publishing (SMP) on a variety of multi-jurisdictional matters in the Middle East, including on its songwriter agreements.
Advised the FIA, on regulatory, governance, and contentious matters, including in relation to the FIA Formula One World Championship, Formula E, and other championships.
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Practice head
Simon Shooter
Other key lawyers
Nick O' Connell; Saarah Badr; Nona Keyhani; Charles Christie; Nikita Manro