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 homeDealing with hate mail and tough casesPrivate practice vs. in-house - her honest takeHow she selects external counsel The future of media law and AI’s growing roleAdvice for young legal professionalsWhether 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.Thank you for listening! Questions/Feedback or to receive a copy of our 'stories across the emirate' newsletter, please email us on [email protected] Follow the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts to be reminded whenever a new episode arrives https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/expats-in-dubai-podcast/id1569143426