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Linklaters

Financial Services: Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Financial Services: Regulatory - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' Dubai-based financial regulatory team has a well-established reputation for its work advising clients on mandates involving financial products and electronic payment services. In addition, its lawyers have extensive experience counselling banks on local acquisitions, commercial contract issues and corporate restructuring, as well as in relation to the promotion of financial products. The team complements its financial regulatory capabilities with a strong finance practice which is active for lenders throughout the region.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters always does global connectivity well, combining this with technical knowledge and a regional perspective.

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  • The team at Linklaters is very quick to respond and always meets deadlines.

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  • The Linklaters team is very approachable and adaptable.

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  • Linklaters bridge the gap between regulatory and commercial really well. They can seamlessly advise on a regulated arrangement and also negotiate the commercial aspects of it.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Reem Al Sayegh
    Reem Al Sayegh

    Reem Al Sayegh

    Reem Al Sayegh is a highly respected lawyer who heads the financial regulatory team for the Middle East. She advises a variety of clients, including asset managers and investment banking entities, on a wide range of matters pertaining to financial services and digital asset regulation. She is also active on financings.

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United Arab Emirates

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