Technology Law
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
At OTC & Partners, we help technology-driven businesses thrive within the UAE’s rapidly evolving digital economy. As the nation advances toward becoming a global technology and innovation hub, our Technology Sector Law practice provides the legal clarity, commercial insight, and regulatory guidance that modern enterprises need to succeed.
We advise clients ranging from early-stage tech startups to multinational technology corporations, government entities, and investors operating across the UAE and wider Middle East. Our goal is simple: to enable innovation through sound legal frameworks that balance opportunity and compliance.
Navigating Innovation with Legal Precision
Comprehensive Legal Solutions for the Digital Economy
Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
With the introduction of the UAE Federal Data Protection Law and free zone regulations such as the DIFC and ADGM Data Protection Regulations, businesses must navigate multiple frameworks. We assist clients in achieving full compliance through:
- Data protection policies and privacy governance
- Data transfer mechanisms within and outside the UAE
- Data breach response and notification procedures
- Training and regulatory representation
Intellectual Property & Software Licensing
Protecting innovation is at the core of what we do. We provide comprehensive IP and software law services, including:
- Software licensing and technology transfer agreements
- Trademark, patent, and copyright protection
- IP portfolio management and enforcement
- Open-source compliance and trade secret protection
Technology Transactions & Commercial Agreements
We draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of technology-related contracts, such as:
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud computing agreements
- IT outsourcing and managed service contracts
- Technology development and collaboration agreements
- E-commerce, digital media, and online platform terms
With growing regulatory attention on cybersecurity, we support clients in building resilience through:
- Cyber risk governance frameworks
- Incident response planning and investigations
- Regulatory reporting obligations under UAE and DIFC laws
- Compliance with the UAE Cybercrime Law
Technology Transactions & Commercial Agreements
We draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of technology-related contracts, such as:
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud computing agreements
- IT outsourcing and managed service contracts
- Technology development and collaboration agreements
- E-commerce, digital media, and online platform terms