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Alexander Hendry Baker Botts Dubai
Alexander Hendry
Partner

Overview

Alexander Hendry is a Partner and the Head of Baker Botts' Technology practice in the Middle East. He has a global practice, providing strategic advice to clients worldwide on the structuring and negotiation of business-critical, first-of-their-kind transactions relating to technology, IP, and data.

Recognized for advising on some of the world's most significant and pioneering technology deals, Alexander is ranked in Chambers & Partners Global (2026) for TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data in the UAE and has been named a "Recommend Lawyer" for Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT) by The Legal 500 EMEA (2026).

Clients say that Alexander:

  • “is an exceptional lawyer with genuine expertise in the TMT sector. He is passionate about getting the best results for his clients and works tirelessly on their behalf.”;
  • “is highly intelligent, understands issues quickly and executes equally quickly”;
  • “is professional in demeanor, knowledgeable in his field and delightful to work with”;
  • “produces quality work and provides a lot of insight based on his experience and work with other clients”; and
  • “is incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable, giving us expert support and advice. We know that his understanding of our company means we are receiving the best possible advice.”

Chambers & Partners Global (2026) and The Legal 500 EMEA (2026).

Alexander has extensive experience advising on transactions involving highly disruptive technologies, including: AI and robotics; space and satellite technologies; digital infrastructure; high-performance computing; fintech; energy tech; medtech and healthtech; aerospace and defense technologies; enterprise IT; and digital transformation.

His practice includes: technology, IP, and data-related agreements; joint ventures and strategic collaborations; M&A; outsourcing; entertainment, sports, and media agreements; commercial agreements; and technology and data regulatory compliance.

Alexander holds an APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ) from the Association for Project Management and has completed CodeClan's "Coding for Professionals" course.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • Registered DLAD/Dubai, 2019
  • Solicitor, Scotland, 2011

Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh 2010
  • LL.B., University of Edinburgh 2009
    (Hons)

Experience

  • Advising a cutting-edge AI and robotics company on multiple business-critical, first-of-their-kind technology transactions to develop and commercialize pioneering physical intelligence technologies.
  • Advising a pioneering developer of advanced cooling technology for data centers and high-performance computing on: (i) a $300 million strategic collaboration with a major global technology company; and (ii) the procurement of hardware components critical to its proprietary technology.
  • Advising a leading multinational data center operator on the redevelopment and commercialization of a hyperscale data center in Europe.
  • Advising one of the world's largest AI-native software companies on: (i) its AI transactional strategy and related documentation; (ii) the development and commercialization of agentic AI products; and (iii) negotiations with key customers.
  • Advising a major global AI and digital infrastructure group on a strategic collaboration to support the launch and delivery of a global AI innovation challenge.
  • Advising a major global data center networking company on a complex licensing transaction.
  • Advising a major multinational telecommunications company on a complex carve-out transaction and related long-term service arrangements.
  • Advising a major energy infrastructure developer on the structuring and negotiation of complex technology licensing arrangements for a large-scale LNG project.
  • Advising a major global professional services firm on the development and commercialization of a digital platform and program to engage and educate supply chains on climate and sustainability.
  • Advising one of the world’s largest producers of aluminum on: (i) the commercialization of its proprietary technology stack; and (ii) a strategic collaboration with a major state-owned mining and metals company in Asia.
  • Advising a major multinational technology and media company on: (i) the acquisition of a minority stake in a global digital advertising group; (ii) a joint venture to develop and commercialize new digital advertising capabilities; and (iii) a platform agreement with a major global social media company.
  • Advising a major U.S. aviation services provider on a strategic collaboration with a leading provider of electronic flight bag (EFB) software.
  • Advising an innovative global consumer technology company on the development and commercialization of a novel mobile gaming device.
  • Advising a major publicly listed global petrochemicals company on a joint venture to develop and commercialize innovative construction technology.
  • Advising a publicly traded multinational electrical engineering and manufacturing company on the acquisition of a privately held UK industrial technology company.
  • Advising a major U.S. airline on the procurement, implementation, and operation of business-critical travel management software.
  • Advising a major sovereign wealth fund on a strategic investment into pioneering critical infrastructure relating to space and satellites.
  • Advising a major data center developer on a greenfield hyperscale data center development in Texas, USA.
  • Advising a major global private equity fund on the procurement, implementation, and operation of energy storage technology in connection with the development of a first-of-its-kind solar project.
  • Advising a leading U.S. space company on the international expansion of its launch service capabilities.
  • Advising a leading U.S. healthcare technology company on multiple business-critical technology transactions, including: (i) a collaboration in connection with its international expansion; and (ii) the proposed acquisition of a disruptive AI company.
  • Advising a major global data center provider on its AI strategy.
  • Advising a major global energy technology company on a pioneering cross-border joint venture to revolutionize resource extraction in challenging environments.
  • Advising a major venture capital fund on an innovative joint venture to commercialize an AI trading solution.
  • Advising a pioneering digital bank on the establishment of its Banking-as-a-Service capabilities.
  • Advising a major U.S. media and telecommunications company on multiple business-critical technology transactions, including a collaboration to establish AI-powered sales and marketing capabilities.
  • Advising an innovative U.S. payments solutions provider on multiple business-critical technology transactions, including in relation to: (i) strategic collaborations; (ii) software integration; and (iii) the commercialization of its proprietary technology.
  • Advising a major global conglomerate on a complex aircraft MRO agreement with one of the world’s largest airlines.
  • Advising an innovative global medical imaging technology company on a strategic collaboration with one of the world’s largest healthcare and medical technology companies.
  • Advising a major national space agency on the development, implementation, and operation of a space flight program for manned and unmanned space missions.*
  • Advising one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds on: (i) the creation of an international, market-leading space and satellite company; (ii) a cross-border joint venture and business-critical technology and commercial agreements relating to the development, operation, and commercialization of a LEO satellite constellation; (iii) the acquisition of over 8,000 cell towers and the provision of tower services to multiple mobile network operators; and (iv) a joint venture to establish an international, market-leading provider of IoT solutions.*
  • Advising a major G20 technology and tourism project on: (i) the development and operation of a world-leading hyperscale data center; and (ii) its groundbreaking legal framework, including its IP, technology, and digital laws.*
  • Advising a major G20 entertainment and tourism project on: (i) all aspects of its technology contracting strategy; (ii) the procurement, implementation, and operation of multiple business-critical technology solutions and related services; and (iii) a business-critical technology contract dispute with SAP.*
  • Advising a multinational technology and telecommunications company on the technology, intellectual property, and data aspects of its groundbreaking IPO.*
  • Advising a major pharmaceutical investment fund on the establishment of an international, market-leading provider of pharmaceutical products and the licensing and commercialization of plasma fractionation technology.*
  • Advising a major G20 tourism and conservation project on a pioneering research and development agreement.*
  • Advising an information technology company contracted to provide a national customs clearance solution to a MENA government on the procurement, implementation, and operation of a cutting-edge blockchain solution.*
  • Advising a leading global private equity firm on a joint venture to commercialize a blockchain-powered trading solution.*
  • Advising an international financial services and brokerage firm on the procurement, implementation, and operation of an innovative new brokerage platform.*
  • Advising a major global e-commerce and fintech company on multiple business-critical technology transactions, including: (i) the negotiation of cobranded credit card agreements with two major international banks; and (ii) the negotiation of a complex acquiring services agreement with a major international bank.*
  • Advising a major venture capital fund on: (i) the establishment of a first-of-its-kind digital bank; and (ii) the procurement, implementation, and operation of multiple business-critical banking solutions.*
  • Advising a world-leading, state-of-the-art super-hospital on the procurement, implementation, and operation of multiple mission-critical medtech, healthtech, and technology solutions, including: (i) the procurement, implementation, and operation of a SaaS enterprise resource planning and project management solution; and (ii) the procurement, implementation, and operation of a cutting-edge biotherapies solution.*
  • Advising a major multinational media company on multiple business-critical technology and IP licensing transactions.*
  • Advising a major developmental foundation on: (i) the procurement, implementation, and operation of multiple cutting-edge edtech solutions; and (ii) a dispute and renegotiation in relation to a business-critical technology solution.*
  • Advising a major technology company on: (i) the development, implementation, and operation of national digital healthcare platforms for a G20 country; and (ii) the development, implementation, and operation of a procurement platform for medical and pharmaceutical supplies for a G20 country.*
  • Advising a major national government on the procurement, implementation, and operation of a cutting-edge, AI-powered big data analytics solution.*
  • Advising a major international bank on the procurement, implementation, and operation of software and services to transform the bank's business-critical core treasury and investment management systems.*
  • Advising a major international bank on the procurement, implementation, and operation of a business-critical core banking solution.*
  • Advising a major international bank on the procurement, implementation, and operation of software and services to transform the bank's business-critical call center infrastructure.*
  • Advising a major global insurance company on the outsourcing of its global data storage infrastructure.*
  • Advising a major global internet technology company on the outsourcing of its business-critical, AI-powered content moderation functions.*
  • Advising a multinational travel technology company on its acquisition of travel technology companies in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.*
  • Advising the organizer of a major motorsport championship for electric cars on sponsorship, commercialization, and media rights.*
  • Advising a major global bank on the procurement, implementation, and operation of a digital enterprise communications solution and related services from Microsoft.*
  • Advising a major global logistics company on the outsourcing of its business-critical global call center infrastructure.*
  • Advising a major global professional services firm on the technology and data regulatory compliance of all technology solutions implemented across its global network.*

*Prior to joining Baker Botts