FinTech Legal - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has expertise in financial services regulation, digital assets matters, payments services and other FinTech businesses on regulatory licensing and compliance as well as transactional matters. Its team has particular strength acting for cryptocurrency platforms, projects and exchanges as well as acting for neobanks, venture capital and private equity funds investing in FinTech.
Strengths
"We really, really appreciate their comprehensive advice and great work ethic and we are looking forward to continuing our trustful collaboration with them."
Work Highlights
Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Bybit, the world's third most visited cryptocurrency exchange, with setting up a crypto exchange in Dubai under the VARA regime.
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Shanahan has a solid reputation as a regulatory lawyer in the UAE FinTech market. He advises clients looking to expand their business services into the UAE on regulatory issues and licensing. "Matt is a very, very technically robust lawyer."