Ben Gibson

Ben Gibson

Legal Director, CMS LLP (Dubai, UAE)

Contact

ben.gibson@cms-cmno.com

Areas of expertise

TMT

Education
  • LLB – Nottingham Law School, Nottingham, UK

  • Philosophy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

Biography
  • Ben is a Technology lawyer recognised in the Legal 500 in the UAE. He specialises in complex commercial technology projects, including procurement, development and outsourcing, as well as IT licensing and data protection.

  • His clients in the Middle East have included Google, Cisco, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, stc (Saudi Telecoms Company) and the King Abdullah Financial District.

  • Ben helped the DIFC to draft its Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5/2020).

  • Before moving to the UAE, Ben practised in England where his clients included government departments and bodies along with businesses in sectors including financial services, energy and retail. He was also recognised in the Legal 500 UK.