Jas is a Managing Associate in the Digital Business team at Simmons & Simmons, based in the UAE, where he has practised since relocating from the UK in 2019. He advises on complex technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure matters across the Middle East and internationally, with particular experience in cross-border transactions involving multinational technology companies, telecommunications operators, data centre providers, cloud and connectivity businesses, fintechs and digital infrastructure investors.
Jas is recognised by Legal 500 as "a key port of call for technology companies", with clients describing him as "an exceptionally collaborative, commercial, and practical lawyer to deal with" who provides "exceptional advice". He advises clients on a broad range of strategic and business-critical matters, including technology procurements, cloud and SaaS arrangements, software development and systems integration projects, outsourcing, IP licensing and commercialisation, cybersecurity and data protection and complex commercial contracting. A core part of Jas' practice focuses on digital infrastructure and telecommunications. He has experience in advising leading ecosystem players on data centre projects, subsea cable projects, telecoms network deployments, satellite services, fibre arrangements, and transactions involving the acquisition, disposal and commercialisation of technology and telecoms assets.
Jas is also active in the fintech sector, advising on payment services, digital banking, digital assets and other innovative financial technology solutions. He works closely with clients to structure and deliver technology-enabled projects while managing legal, regulatory and commercial risk.
He is a core member of the firm's AI Group, advising on legal and regulatory issues arising from artificial intelligence and supporting the development of AI-enabled legal solutions within the firm. He has a particular interest in emerging and disruptive technologies, including digital assets, artificial intelligence, gaming, immersive technologies, and connected and autonomous vehicles.
Jas regularly contributes to the firm's thought leadership and speaks at industry events on technology and digital infrastructure matters.
He was shortlisted for Rising Star at the Middle East Legal Awards 2025 and received an Honourable Mention for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025.
