International Institute of Communications (IIC) Legal Counsel Forum – Telecoms Security Update
The International Institute of Communications (IIC) Legal Counsel Forum – Telecoms Security Update is a virtual event held on Thursday, 9 July 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 BST. Organized by the IIC, this forum brings together legal and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of telecommunications security. The event is exclusively open to IIC members.
Key topics covered include recent legislative developments such as the UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, the EU's NIS2 Directive, and the US's increasing focus on telecoms as critical national infrastructure. The forum also addresses challenges like fragmented telecom networks, supply chain disruptions due to trade disputes and sanctions, geopolitical risks, and the rise of state-sponsored cyber threats. Additionally, the impact of extreme weather events on network resilience and the deployment of new technologies like D2H satellite connectivity are discussed.
The forum features a panel of experts who assess the current state of telecoms security and anticipate future changes and challenges. Notable speakers include Andrew Fawcett, Partner at Al Tamimi & Company, Georges Abi Saab, General Counsel at Ooredoo Group, and Lynn Robinson, Director General of the IIC. These experts provide insights into the legal and regulatory dimensions of telecoms security, supply chain risks, and the importance of cybersecurity governance.
This event is particularly relevant for legal professionals, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders involved in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and data protection. Attendees gain valuable insights into the latest legislative developments, emerging threats, and best practices for enhancing network resilience and security.
Speakers(4)
Andrew Fawcett
Partner, Digital & Data at Al Tamimi & Company
Andrew has over 20 years of specialist TMT experience in a sophisticated legal and regulatory environment. He is a telecoms expert and has become one of the leading specialists in the Middle East on cloud-based technology deals, including government procurement and information security requirements in regard to cloud services. Andrew frequently interacts and holds strong relationships with local federal government departments and regulators.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
George Abi Saab is the General Counsel at Ooredoo Group since 2020, where he plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing all legal aspects of the Group. One of George’s notable achievements was leading Ooredoo’s M&A expansion such leading the acquisition in Iraq, Tunisia and Kuwait as well as obtaining a license in Myanmar as well as leading many corporate finance work such as a USD 1.25 billion sukuk issuance.
Lynn Robinson
Director General at International Institute of Communications
Lynn Robinson became Director General of the International Institute of Communications (IIC), in March 2020. Lynn is an experienced senior director and trustee / non exec-director, having held key senior leadership positions in the technology, built environment, regulation, accreditation and dental industries. She has extensive experience of professional membership bodies working within the full spectrum including, Regulatory bodies, Industry associations and Chambers of Commerce.
Nina Cummins
Director and Global Head of Connectivity Policy Strategy at Meta
Nina Cummins is an EU antitrust and telecoms regulatory lawyer, with over 20 yrs’ multi-jurisdictional legal experience. She graduated from the University of Nottingham, England and Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Germany, where she specialized in EU law. She has a Masters of Law degree in EU antitrust from RUB. She is admitted as a lawyer in England & Wales, Republic of Ireland, N. Ireland and Germany.
Event Details
- Date
- July 9, 2026
- Location
- Virtual
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and data protection