In this episode, we chat with Fiona Robertson, OSN’s Chief Counsel and a dynamic media lawyer in Dubai, with almost 20 years’ experience handling high-stakes legal and reputational risks in the UAE’s fast-moving media scene.

Fiona’s journey spans private practice and in-house roles, advising on everything from defamation to digital media crises. She shares candid insights on the evolving legal landscape and the unique challenges media law faces today.

Topics include:

• Why Dubai became home
• Dealing with hate mail and tough cases
• Private practice vs. in-house - her honest take
• How she selects external counsel 
• The future of media law and AI’s growing role
• Advice for young legal professionals

Whether you work with media clients, aspire to a global legal career, or just love legal stories, this episode is packed with real talk, practical advice, and some behind-the-scenes gossip.

Listen in for an insider’s look at the challenges and opportunities shaping media law in the UAE.

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