Andrew Fawcett is a Partner with Al Tamimi & Company, the leading law firm in the Middle East & North Africa.

Working primarily in the UAE, and across the firm’s other Middle East and North Africa offices, Andrew has been with Al Tamimi & Company for the last ten years. Andrew is a key member of the firm’s technology, media and telecommunications practice and considered a telecoms expert, having become one of the leading specialists in the Middle East on cloud based technology deals, including government procurement and information security requirements in regards to cloud services.

Andrew’s practice includes advertising and media, e-commerce, privacy and data protection, technology transactions (including procurement, software licensing, consultancy services and outsourcing), information security, telecommunications, and supporting on technology, telecoms and IP aspects of broader corporate and commercial transactions.

Examples of Andrew’s work relevant to GALA include advising:

• A web portal and content aggregator on regional content restrictions and advertising regulations.
• A sweepstakes management company in respect of online promotions and competitions on-line.
• A global liquor brand on its proposed on-line promotional campaign.
• An e-commerce platform on privacy regulations restrictions on unsolicited marketing communications;
• A local retail establishment on its on-line loyalty program.
• An advertising firm on television script and content reviews for a series of commercials to be aired in the Middle East.