Charles Russell Speechlys Returns as TDME 2026 Gold Sponsor
16 October 2026: We are pleased to welcome back Charles Russell Speechlys as a Sponsor of Touchdown Middle East 2026, marking their fourth consecutive year of contributing to the event's success.
As a founding sponsor of the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA), Charles Russell Speechlys continues to support the region’s data centre community. The global law firm advises investors, developers, operators and occupiers across the full lifecycle of data centre projects and transactions.
With cloud adoption, artificial intelligence and national digital transformation strategies driving investment across the Gulf, legal expertise plays an essential role in supporting the sector’s growth. Charles Russell Speechlys brings a dedicated focus on data centres, alongside extensive experience across the region.
We look forward to welcoming the team to Abu Dhabi and to the insights they will bring to discussions on the future of digital infrastructure.
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Gulf Data Centre Association's (GDCA) Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi. As a founding sponsor of the GDCA, we are proud to continue supporting an organisation that plays a key role in bringing together stakeholders across the data centre ecosystem and advancing the sector's growth across the Gulf region.
The Gulf continues to see unprecedented investment in digital infrastructure, driven by the rapid adoption of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and ambitious national digital transformation strategies. As one of the few law firms with a dedicated focus on the data centre sector, Charles Russell Speechlys advises investors, developers, operators and occupiers across the full lifecycle of data centre projects and transactions.
Touchdown Middle East has become a leading forum for discussion and collaboration within the industry, and we look forward to engaging with fellow industry leaders, sharing insights and contributing to conversations that will help shape the future of this strategically important sector.” said Gareth Mills, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys.
“We are delighted to welcome Charles Russell Speechlys back as a Sponsor of Touchdown Middle East 2026. As a founding sponsor of the GDCA, the firm has been a valued supporter of our community. Its experience advising on data centre investment, development and operations brings an important legal perspective to the opportunities and challenges facing the region. We look forward to welcoming the team back and to their contribution to this year’s discussions.”— Henry Sutton, Director, Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA)
About Charles Russell Speechlys:
Charles Russell Speechlys is a marketing leading, award winning global law firm with offices in three of the Middle East’s key business centres: Dubai, Manama and Doha.
We have been working with clients in the GCC region for over 40 years and operating on the ground in the Middle East for 20 years. With both English and Arabic speaking lawyers, our experienced Middle East team understand your specific requirements and the nuances of each marketplace in the region.
We undertake some of the region’s highest value transactions and litigation cases and our partners in the Middle East are consistently ranked as leading lawyers in their respective fields in independent directories such as Chambers Global and The Legal 500. We are particularly proud of our investment in lawyers with local law qualifications, which brings an important multi-cultural dynamic to our Middle East team.
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