Hala Harb
Associate,
Dubai, UAE
T. +971 4 528 5555
E. hala.harb@bsabh.com
Hala is an associate within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunication department, with a primary focus on data privacy, fintech and telecom regulatory compliance and technology agreements.
With a blend of experience in both private practice and in-house roles, Hala delivers tailored legal counsel to clients, prioritizing their strategic objectives, risk management, and business needs.
Hala specializes in providing regulatory guidance in tech, fintech and telecom sectors, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes. Hala also has a track record of advising clients operating in highly regulated industries such as finance and health on their data privacy operations by adopting a comparative approach to GDPR principles.
In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, Hala is adept at advising on transactions involving technology-focused target groups, representing buyers and sellers throughout the Middle East.
Prior to joining BSA, Hala held a position as an in-house legal counsel at a leading media representation company in Dubai and a prominent news channel and its digital platforms.
Hala's multilingual capabilities in English, Arabic, and French facilitate seamless communication and collaboration with clients across diverse cultural backgrounds and regions.
Areas of expertise
services
- Corporate & M&A
- Intellectual Property
industry
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
Highlights of experience
- Conducted the due diligence of companies operating in the retail, journalism, educational and technology industries
- Advised venture capital and private equity firms on term sheets, financing agreements, shareholders agreements, subscription agreements and sale and purchase agreements in relation to the acquisition of shares, the issuance of preferred shares and the issuance of convertible notes
- Conducted research and drafted legal opinions on e-commerce regulations and the incorporation of technology and digital companies in the GCC such as a leading international food delivery platform, and its subsidiaries in the region
- Analyzed the impact of the economic substance law and the foreign direct investment law on the incorporation of mainland and free zone companies in the UAE
- Participated in the digitalization of a group company by providing management with advice such as the legality of electronic signatures and their implementation under applicable laws in the GCC region
Education & qualifications
- Masters in Digital Business from IE Business School in Spain.
- Bachelor in Private Law
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