Clyde & Co appoints Ruby Khnom to lead Middle East Technology practice
Clyde & Co has announced the hire of Ruby Khnom as partner and head of the Technology practice in the Middle East. Khnom will be based in the firm’s Dubai office. Khnom is a highly regarded technology lawyer and advises multinationals and local clients on emerging technologies, digital transformation projects and complex technology contracts. Her expertise includes technology-related outsourcing and procurements agreements, the integration of technology within businesses, such as digitisation, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services as well as advising on data privacy and management. She has advised on a number of technology transactions, working with clients operating in the healthcare, infrastructure, retail and consumer, financial services and technology sectors.
Joycia Young, partner and head of the Intellectual Property and Commercial practice in the Middle East, said, “With increasing investment in technology and rapid digital transformation, businesses are facing greater data and regulatory risks than ever before. Clients continue to rely on us to help them navigate these challenges. Ruby’s arrival further strengthens our technology, data, and outsourcing offering, ensuring we remain a trusted partner in delivering the strategic guidance clients need in this fast-evolving sector.”
Ruby Khnom commented, “I am excited to be joining Clyde & Co, a firm with such a long-standing presence and strong reputation in the market. The Middle East represents an exciting opportunity to expand my practice as one of the most rapidly evolving regions in the world, and I look forward to advising clients on their technology and digital transformation needs.”
In addition to Ruby’s appointment, Clyde & Co’s technology offering has expanded recently with the hire of data and digital partner Isabel Simpson in London and the recent partner promotion of IPTC specialist Lamisse Bajunaid in Jeddah, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its capabilities to meet the rapid growth in the digital and data landscape.
