CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Masha Ooijevaar as Legal Director in the firm’s Dubai office.
Masha specialises in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. She advises clients across the MENA region on digital regulation and technology-related legal matters, including data governance, compliance programmes, cross-border transfers, data processing agreements, breach response and emerging AI laws and issues. Based in the region since 2019, Masha acts for multinational corporates, government entities and tech providers.
CMS TMT Partner Ben Gibson comments: “I am delighted to welcome Masha to the team. Masha is an established practitioner with an enviable profile in the market. She brings a wealth of expertise and her rich experience in the Middle East and abroad will greatly complement our current offering. Data protection has become crucial following the region's extensive digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of robust data protection laws modelled after global standards. Masha is greatly placed to provide the dedicated advice our clients need.”
Masha Ooijevaar adds: “I am delighted to join CMS and its well-regarded data protection practice. With the rapid advancements in digital technologies and the increasing importance of data privacy, I look forward to working with the team to provide the expert legal advice that the firm is well-known for, helping our clients navigate the complexities of data protection laws and achieve compliance and security in their digital operations.”
Masha’s appointment follows the addition of Ken Wong as TMT Partner in the firm’s Riyadh office last year.
CMS’s award-winning TMT team has more than 300 lawyers globally, with experience spanning across all the firm’s sectors. The firm’s media and technology lawyers advise clients on a full range of issues, including fintech, corporate, IP, commercial, data privacy and security, AI, employment, and disputes. CMS’s client list includes many of the industry’s leading names, as well as many exciting new companies. Backed by CMS equIP, the firm’s accelerator programme for IP-rich start-ups, which now numbers over 100 global members, CMS has established itself as one of the leading players in the technology start-up scene.
