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Matthew Shanahan
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

United Arab Emirates

3 Years Ranked

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Band 1

Financial Services: Regulatory

United Arab Emirates

1 Years Ranked

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate Compliance & Investigations - United Arab Emirates

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Matthew Shanahan counsels on white-collar fraud, anti-money laundering and other financial criminal matters. Based in Dubai, he leverages his background as a former regulator to provide expert advice on DFSA and FRSA investigations.
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Financial Services: Regulatory - United Arab Emirates

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matthew Shanahan has considerable financial services know-how, drawing on his experience as a former in-house lawyer at financial regulatory bodies both in the UK and in Dubai. His broader regulatory practice is complemented by his representation of financial services clients in investigation proceedings.

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Strengths

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Matthew Shanahan has a calming presence and steady judgement, which is exactly what you want in your corner during a crisis.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew Shanahan has a practical and to-the-point approach with in-depth knowledge of regulations.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew really understands the region.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew Shanahan is a go-to person in the DIFC for complex regulatory matters. He is easily accessible and endeavours to support even on short notice.

Financial Services: Regulatory respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is reliable and knowledgeable, with excellent industry insight.

Financial Services: Regulatory respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew Shanahan knows his way around the regulators in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He's a star performer in my mind.

Financial Services: Regulatory respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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