Courtney Mitchell

Courtney Mitchell is an Associate in the Digital & Data practice at Al Tamimi & Company, based in Dubai, focusing on Technology Law. She advises clients on a broad range of technology, data protection and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and data compliance frameworks.

Her practice includes advising on emerging and innovative technologies including Automated Vehicles and the Internet of Things (IoT), supporting clients in navigating the legal and regulatory challenges associated with rapidly evolving sectors. She also advises on data protection and privacy matters, with experience drafting and advising on data protection compliance frameworks, drafting and negotiating technology-focused agreements, and preparing privacy policies, cookie policies and risk assessments for digital platforms. She also has experience in media law, advising on legal and regulatory issues affecting digital content, platforms and communications.

Her recent experience includes advising on emerging technology matters in the UAE, including autonomous vehicles, drone operations and IoT devices, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, commercial deployment and data governance; advising on data protection matters in the UAE, including compliance with local and international frameworks, cross-border data transfers, reporting obligations to authorities, and drafting internal policies and procedures; and advising on media and advertising matters in the UAE, including new advertiser permit requirements and compliance with media standards and regulations.

During her training contract at the firm, she gained experience across Corporate Structuring, International Litigation, Digital & Data, and Corporate Commercial, advising on family business succession and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and corporate commercial matters, and assisting in disputes in the DIFC Courts as well as cross-border litigation and arbitration.

Courtney is a Solicitor of England & Wales, having qualified via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, and holds an LLB in Law and Criminology from the University of Sheffield.