Charles Christie

Charles Christie

Associate, Bird & Bird

Contact

E: charles.christie@twobirds.com

T: +971 4 309 3222

Areas of expertise
  • Commercial

  • Technology & Communications

Education
  • University of Sheffield

Biography

I am an associate at our Dubai office, where I assist clients with commercial, technology, and data-related issues across the Middle East, with a primary focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia

My work involves drafting and providing advice on a wide variety of agreements, including terms and conditions, agency and distribution contracts, sponsorship and partnership deals, technology licensing, procurement, outsourcing agreements, as well as compliance with marketing laws and regulations governing digital promotional content.

I have substantial experience in data protection, guiding clients through compliance audits, data mapping, intra-group data sharing, international data transfers, data subject rights, direct marketing, and cybersecurity requirements. I am also highly experienced in helping clients address the legal complexities that arise in the event of data breaches.

I have previously been named as a key data privacy lawyer in the Legal 500 and has co-authored a chapter of a global publication on electronic vehicle regulation.