LAWYER PROFILE

Jack Hardman

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services: Regulatory

United Arab Emirates

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Jack Hardman specialises in technology and financial services, having significant experience in our London and Dubai teams, focusing the majority of his work on M&A for financial institutions and technology companies.

Jack also leads the financial services regulatory and fintech practices for Clifford Chance in the Middle East, having advised local and international financial services and technology companies, as well as regional regulators, for several years, including on UAE, DIFC and ADGM regulations.

Jack has acted on many of the leading regional transactions in the financial and technology sector in recent years. He has also been involved in the establishment of prominent fintech platforms and operations. His broad practice spans M&A, restructuring, regulatory, licensing tech contracting, data and general advisory work across the FIG/tech sectors.

Jack is the Africa Practice Leader for Tech.

Career

Durham University (LLB) 2007

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2011

Partner since May 2022

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Financial Services: Regulatory - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jack Hardman is extremely available and gives clear, concise advice.
Financial Services: RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
Jack is hard-working and knowledgeable on digital currency, digital assets, blockchain and payments.
Financial Services: RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
What sets Jack apart is his meticulous attention to detail and his proactive approach to problem-solving. He anticipates potential issues before they arise and offers practical solutions.
Financial Services: RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
Jack is a very good technical lawyer and has the ability to apply black-letter law to the context of a problem in order to work through a solution.
Financial Services: RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
Jack Hardman's ability to quickly grasp complex issues, anticipate regulatory sensitivities and provide clear, practical legal advice is particularly commendable.
Financial Services: RegulatoryChambers Global Guide