Simmons & Simmons promotes one to of counsel

Law firm Simmons & Simmons has promoted Raza Rizvi to of counsel in the firm’s intellectual property practice.

Rizvi works as head of the firm’s information, communications and technology team and its IP practice in the Middle East.

He has experience in transactional, commercial and IP matters. His clients include companies in the media, telecommunications and technology industries.

Andrew Wingfield, the firm’s Middle East regional head, said: “Raza has been in Dubai over nine years and his team has a strong background in the commercialisation of IP and technology which continues to give our clients a commercial advantage in the Middle East‎."