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FinTech Legal - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has expertise in financial regulation and venture capital investment deals. The firm acts for major international payments processing businesses, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects and technology companies, as well as advising FinTech startups.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Coinbase on its USD2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, a crypto derivatives exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian A Meenagh
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Brian A Meenagh
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Brian Meenagh of Latham & Watkins is a highly regarded TMT and FinTech lawyer. He often advises financial institutions, FinTech startups and other technology companies on financial regulatory matters, including payments law and blockchain.

Matthew Rodwell
Matthew Rodwell
Associates to watch

Matthew Rodwell is a highly regarded associate in the financial regulatory and FinTech team at Latham & Watkins in the UAE. Rodwell is highlighted for his expertise in financial regulation work, and often advises high-end payment service providers on these matters.

When I think of the FinTech regulatory lawyers in this region, I think of Matthew. He has a very good reputation; I see him at a lot of industry events discussing regulatory developments.

Matthew is extremely knowledgeable in the UAE and across several Arab countries, which reassures us a lot.

Matt has been a superb partner to our business.

Ranked Individuals at
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Brian A Meenagh
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Brian A Meenagh
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Matthew Rodwell
Matthew Rodwell
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