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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

Simmons & Simmons is frequently noted in the wider Dubai market for its standout financial regulatory group, which is one of the most well-established in the region. The team is a market leader for regulatory matters in the investment funds space, being frequently turned to by global asset managers with regard to issues such as their establishment of operations in the UAE. It has extensive experience advising on licensing and the promotion of financial products, and also frequently undertakes global benchmarking exercises in the context of the ongoing evolution of the UAE's financial regulatory regimes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised Aditum Investment Management on the regulatory issues pertaining to formation of an operational fund platform in the DIFC and the subsequent launch of numerous funds.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the firm's market-leading expertise in UAE asset management and crypto regulation, its strong connections with regulators, its deep market insights and highly commercial approach.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Simmons & Simmons has a good sense of guidance on both the legal interpretation and the market practice.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The team at Simmons & Simmons understand the minutiae of our business intimately and they have shown themselves to be extremely commercially aware.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Simmons & Simmons is highly knowledgeable, having been in the region for decades and worked with high-profile clients. The team is very available and responsive.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The team holds a depth of experience not only in multiple asset classes and regulatory oversight, but also blends this with experience of best practices in other countries for a global outlook.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Muneer Khan
    Muneer Khan

    Muneer Khan

    Muneer Khan is lead partner in the financial services regulatory team. 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.

    • Muneer Khan has been in region for nearly 20 years and has developed relationships with the key stakeholders to the client's best interests.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Muneer gives high-level advice whenever needed and makes sure his team is delivering as expected.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Muneer really stands out for his knowledge of investment fund structures and the regulatory environment in the UAE.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Muneer and his team are the go-to regulatory lawyers in the UAE.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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