Regulatory: Financial Services | Global

Jodi Norman acts for an extensive client list - featuring regulators, banks and asset managers - on the full gamut of financial services regulatory matters, including work pertaining to digital assets. She also offers clients complementary expertise in financial crime work and enforcement investigations.

Matthew Shanahan has considerable financial services know-how, drawing on his experience as a former in-house lawyer at financial regulatory bodies both in the UK and in Dubai. His broader regulatory practice is complemented by his representation of financial services clients in investigation proceedings.

Muneer Khan is lead partner in the financial services regulatory team at Simmons & Simmons. He is well known for his comprehensive Shari'a expertise, particularly with regard to the formation of investment funds. He advises a number of prominent asset and fund managers on financial compliance and regulatory issues in the UAE. He also has experience advising governments on the reform of Islamic finance frameworks.

Jack Hardman heads the Clifford Chance financial services regulatory and fintech practice groups in the Middle East. He advises prominent clients in the sector on the full gamut of financial regulatory matters, including digital payments and virtual assets.

Reem Al Sayegh is a highly respected financial regulatory lawyer in Linklaters' Dubai team. She advises a wide range of clients, including asset managers and investment banking entities, on a wide range of matters pertaining to financial services and digital asset regulation.

Gabriella Savastano is a well-regarded managing associate who operates from the Dubai office of Linklaters. She draws from her experience in the fintech space to advise clients on financial services regulatory matters, including those relating to digital assets.

Mazen Boustany heads the UAE financial regulatory practice at Baker McKenzie. He is highly experienced in this field, and his work covers advice on payment services and brokerage licences in addition to providing guidance on financial legislation.

Philip Clarke is a partner in Stephenson Harwood's regulatory and investigations practice in Dubai. Drawing from his experience as a former regulator, he adeptly advises on all aspects of regulatory compliance, including financial services. He offers complementary expertise in anti-money laundering and corporate investigations.

Stefan Mrozinski leads White & Case's financial services regulatory practice in the Middle East. Drawing upon his considerable experience in fintech and telecoms, he advises prominent technology corporates and asset managers on a range of regulatory matters.

Samir Safar-Aly is an increasingly prominent counsel in Baker McKenzie's Dubai team. He advises a range of clients, including investment funds and asset managers, on financial regulation, virtual assets and licensing requirements.