CMS continues Saudi expansion with TMT specialist appointment
CMS has announced the appointment of Ken Wong as a partner in its Riyadh office. Wong joins from a prominent international law firm and brings with him extensive expertise in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) procurement, outsourcing and commercial projects and transactions.
With over 12 years’ experience across Australia, the UK and the Middle East, Wong has advised leading local and international banks, financial institutions, insurers, government entities, technology providers, and professional services companies. He works on large-scale TMT projects and transactions, including software licensing and development, hardware and infrastructure, cloud and data centre services, platform development and commercialisation, and commercial supply and distribution arrangements.
Adrian Bell, CMS partner and joint managing director for the Middle East and Asia, said, “TMT is a key growth area for the firm and for Saudi Arabia. With our investment in our Riyadh office, it is vital to have credible TMT capabilities on the ground to effectively serve our clients’ needs, especially given the significant investment programmes underway in Saudi Arabia. Ken brings deep international experience and a strong local reputation, and his arrival will ensure that we are able to meet the demands of the market.”
Ken Wong commented, “Saudi Arabia’s growing economy, driven by Vision 2030, positions the country as an international hub of technology and business at the forefront of global trade. As Saudi Arabia continues its transformation, numerous initiatives have been established to achieve its ambitious goals, including the development of the Public Investment Fund’s giga-projects and the creation of the Regional Headquarters Programme. Given CMS’s strong international TMT expertise, CMS offers a great platform to help clients capitalise on these opportunities and I look forward to collaborating with the global team, including in the UAE, to develop the practice across the Middle East.”