FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : United Arab Emirates
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White & Case has one of the leading banking practices in the Middle East and regularly represents financial institutions on financial regulatory issues, payments law, data protection and cybersecurity. It also advises prominent private equity and venture capital investors on FinTech investment mandates.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Marathon Digital Holdings on a crypto mining joint venture with a UAE subsidiary of a sovereign wealth fund, ADQ.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The entire team is extremely professional. Their approach to work is that they do not take an assignment unless they have the right kind of resources. They are willing to put in the effort."
"They have a deep knowledge of the legal framework and are already handling some of the most complex FinTech matters in this region. They are a market-leading team in this area."
"The White & Case lawyers bring extensive experience and strong expertise in FinTech and traditional financial services matters."
"The entire team is extremely professional. Their approach to work is that they do not take an assignment unless they have the right kind of resources. They are willing to put in the effort."
"They have a deep knowledge of the legal framework and are already handling some of the most complex FinTech matters in this region. They are a market-leading team in this area."
"The White & Case lawyers bring extensive experience and strong expertise in FinTech and traditional financial services matters."
Notable Practitioners
Stefan Mrozinski is a well-respected adviser on blockchain, cryptocurrency and payment services matters, including complex regulatory, data protection and licensing issues. He leads White & Case's UAE FinTech practice.
"Stefan is one of the leading lawyers when it comes to FinTech and regulatory legal services in the UAE. He is very bright, exceptionally hard-working and commercial in his approach to clients' issues."
"Stefan is an excellent lawyer, bringing a combination of strong legal expertise and personal character. He is really responsive and professional."
"I have always had pleasant and insightful discussions with Stefan, indicating high levels of sophistication, commercial knowledge and a commitment to a high level of service."
Arnold Krutilins is an associate at White & Case with considerable experience in regulatory matters relating to acquisitions and cross-border marketing, among other aspects of FinTech operations.
"Arnold is extremely well organised. He is very articulate, and his presentation skills stand out."
Gabrielle Margerison is an associate based in White & Case's Dubai office. She advises clients on digital banking and payments law matters.
"Gabrielle is a rapidly up-and-coming associate."
"Gabrielle Margerison is knowledgeable and diligent."
Ranked Individuals at
White & Case LLP
United Arab Emirates