Counting various high-profile technology providers on its roster, Dentons’ key strengths lie in data privacy, intellectual property, as well as IT and telecoms matters. Henrietta Baker oversees the practice, and is vastly experienced in telecoms transactions, cloud services, and e-commerce matters. Pardeep Jagpal is knowledgeable of commercial contracts, Saas, and digital infrastructure projects, while Kahroba Kojouri handles global data transfer solutions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very engaged team, you get a positive vibe when working with them. They are really responsive and they really know their job.'
  • ‘Dentons' team is extremely responsive.'
  • ‘Henrietta Baker is the partner we work with, and she has been outstanding. Henrietta was a terrific asset.'
  • 'I had used another law firm previously in the UAE and have transitioned all of our work to Dentons due to the knowledge and value that Henrietta Baker and her team have added.’
  • ‘Good solid and practical support that was given when needed. They understood the challenges and fully supported what was needed.’
  • ‘Henrietta Baker is very knowledgeable, approachable, down to earth, and practical.'

Key clients

  • Meta
  • Immensa
  • FiberCop
  • RakBank
  • Sharjah Islamic Bank
  • Emirates Water and Electricity Company
  • Aldar Properties PJSC
  • Fresh Del Monte
  • Alivia
  • Hyve Group

Work highlights

Advising FiberCop on all aspects of its IT and network procurement, implementation, and support as part of the separation programme to establish it as an independent company.
Advising Meta on data protection matters, providing significant levels of advice and support to concerning a number of data privacy matters and compliance measures.
Advised FDM in response to the introduction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL), including a comprehensive review of FDM's global data protection policies to ensure alignment with local requirements under the new legislation.
Practice head

Henrietta Baker

Other key lawyers

Pardeep Jagpal; Kahroba Kojouri